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From Dissertation to Book
William Germano
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Description for From Dissertation to Book
Paperback. Includes a chapter arguing that the future of academic writing is in the hands of young scholars who meet the broader expectations of readers rather than the narrow requirements of academic committees. This title reveals to PhDs the secrets of careful and thoughtful revision. Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing and Publishing. Num Pages: 152 pages, 4 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: CBWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 196.
When a dissertation crosses my desk, I usually want to grab it by its metaphorical lapels and give it a good shake. "You know something!" I would say if it could hear me. "Now tell it to us in language we can understand!" Since its publication in 2005, From Dissertation to Book has helped thousands of young academic authors get their books beyond the thesis committee and into the hands of interested publishers and general readers. Now revised and updated to reflect the evolution of scholarly publishing, this edition includes a new chapter arguing that the future of academic writing ... Read more
When a dissertation crosses my desk, I usually want to grab it by its metaphorical lapels and give it a good shake. "You know something!" I would say if it could hear me. "Now tell it to us in language we can understand!" Since its publication in 2005, From Dissertation to Book has helped thousands of young academic authors get their books beyond the thesis committee and into the hands of interested publishers and general readers. Now revised and updated to reflect the evolution of scholarly publishing, this edition includes a new chapter arguing that the future of academic writing ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing and Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226062044
SKU
V9780226062044
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About William Germano
William Germano is dean of the faculty of humanities and social sciences and professor of English literature at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Previously, he served as editor in chief at Columbia University Press and vice president and publishing director at Routledge.
Reviews for From Dissertation to Book
"With insight, compassion, and wit, William Germano has done all dissertation writers (and dissertation supervisors) a great service. This book should be handed to the candidate at the conclusion of all doctoral defenses." (Eric Foner, Columbia University)"