General Reference Books for Adults: Authoritative Evaluations of Encyclopedias, Atlases, and Dictionaries (Bowker Buying Guide Series) - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 0835223930 ISBN 13: 9780835223935

Publisher: Rr Bowker Llc, 1988

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This second volume in Bowker's "Buying Guide" series provides critical reviews of 215 high school to adult level general reference books (and CD-ROM, online, and large print sources). For each work, criteria for evaluation are explicated and specialized terms defined. Reviews (from 600 to 5000 words) and tables contain an impressive amount of information clearly organized and accurately and objectively presented. Although its primary use will undoubtedly be for library collection development, reviews and a chapter on choosing reference books will benefit home selection. Some specialized guides (e.g., Kenneth Kister's Best Encyclopedias , LJ 5/15/84 and Kister's Atlas Buying Guide , LJ 11/15/86) cover more sources in a particular area; this work offers longer, more detailed reviews and greater facility in comparison. A valuable source for public, school, and academic libraries. Mary Jane Brustman, SUNY at Albany Libs.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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• Publisher: Rr Bowker Llc
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0835223930
• ISBN 13: 9780835223935
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 614
• Editor: Sader Marion