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Cuneiform to Computer
William A. Katz
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Description for Cuneiform to Computer
Hardback. Provides a brief history of how reference works developed, but concentrates on how they reflect attitudes of their particular period of publication. Each chapter focuses on a basic reference form and highlights the major titles in its evolution. Series: History of the Book. Num Pages: 440 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; GL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 30. Weight in Grams: 658.
Cuneiform to Computer provides a brief history of how reference works developed, but concentrates on how they reflect attitudes of their particular period of publication. Each chapter focuses on a basic reference form and highlights the major titles in its evolution. Stress is on the inter-relationship of reference sources with social change and development.
Cuneiform to Computer provides a brief history of how reference works developed, but concentrates on how they reflect attitudes of their particular period of publication. Each chapter focuses on a basic reference form and highlights the major titles in its evolution. Stress is on the inter-relationship of reference sources with social change and development.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Series
History of the Book
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810832909
SKU
V9780810832909
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99-15
About William A. Katz
William A. Katz is Professor at the School of Information Science and Policy at the State University of New York at Albany. He is editor of The Reference Librarian and The Acquisitions Librarian. He is also editor of Magazines for Libraries and has compiled a second edition of The Columbia Granger's Guide to Poetry Anthologies, as well as the ... Read more
Reviews for Cuneiform to Computer
Katz delves deeply into reference history...every page is filled with facts that you can drop casually at the next cocktail party or budget hearing...
Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie
Katz's way with words is apparent throughout...an illuminating and readable book.
CHOICE
...a delight...this book should be read by all aspiring reference librarians...a welcome addition to library ... Read more
Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie
Katz's way with words is apparent throughout...an illuminating and readable book.
CHOICE
...a delight...this book should be read by all aspiring reference librarians...a welcome addition to library ... Read more