Distinguished Classics of Reference Publishing

by James Rettig

An examination of how and why certain books have become the most widely used reference works in American libraries. From Who's Who and World Book to Turabian's Manual, it explores the origins, influence and possible future for each of these works.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897746406
• ISBN13: 9780897746403
• Release Date: February 1992
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful duscussion of classical reference resources.

Great book. Again, James Rettig has done an outstanding job