ICZN watching - Re: description in chinese papers

[Geoff Read]

> And in conclusion, it should be noted that the Editorial Committee was
> aware of this problem and tried to address it by requiring that publications
> be indexed in the Zoological Record. Unfortunately, an apparent majority of
> those expressing an opinion where against the new proposal, preferring the
> current situation of any thing published anywhere whether the general
> community is aware of it or not should be acceptable publication
> (Uncertainity is better for nomenclature!)

BZN 57(4):202-206 (Dec issue) informs us that this registration issue, and
others (electronic code versions on the web, sale of names, phylocode, a
more active use of the internet, the financial future of the ITZN) were
discussed by the Commission  in August 2000.  Worth a read for those
who have not done so. Hey, perhaps it could be posted on the internet even
:^)  One issue not mentioned is the inordinate time it takes them to reach a
decision on applications for rulings.

The ITZN seems to be very dependant on money from sale of the code
book. It will be interesting to see if a web version could have free access
(the ideal).


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  Geoff Read <g.read at niwa.cri.nz>