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b. the structuring of the field (1960±1975)
c. the boom (1975±1985)
d. the expansion (1985±present)
The initial period of development of the study of
terminology (1930±1960) was characterized by the design of
methods for the systematic formation of terms. The first theoretical
texts by E. Wüster and D. Lotte appeared at this time.
In the second stage of development (1960±1975), the most
important innovations in terminology came from the development
of mainframe computers and documentation techniques. At this
time the first databanks appeared, and the international
coordination of principles of terminology processing was initiated.
During this period the first approaches were made to standardize
terminology within a language.
The third stage i.e. the boom of terminology between 1975
and 1985 is marked by the proliferation of language planning and
terminology projects; some countries as the former USSR and
Israel had begun their language policies earlier. The significance
of the role of terminology in the modernization of a language
became apparent in this period.
In the most recent period of development (1985±present)
some new issues are worth mentioning. Computer science is one of
the most important forces behind changes in terminology.
Terminologists now have at their disposal tools and resources that
are better adapted to their needs, more user-friendly and more
effective.
In the history of post-soviet terminology science it is
possible to detect four periods by S. Hrinev (Сергій Вікторович
Грінєв), V. Leichyk (Володимир Мойсеєвич Лейчик):
The preparatory period of selecting and primary processing
of the terms and definitions related to special concepts, which
starts from the beginning of the translation of the terms and
compilation of the first Russian terminological dictionary in 1780
up to the end of 1920.

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