Reviews And Reviewing: A Guide
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In a world saturated with opinions, knowing how to write a truly authoritative review is a rare and powerful skill — and Reviews and Reviewing: A Guide is the definitive manual for mastering that craft. Edited by the renowned bibliographer A.J. Walford, this comprehensive reference work brings together expert guidance on the art and practice of reviewing across a wide spectrum of disciplines, from literature and the sciences to the arts and social sciences. It instructs writers, librarians, academics, and students on the conventions, standards, and critical frameworks that distinguish a mediocre notice from a review of lasting scholarly value. Each section details the specific expectations and protocols of different subject fields, making this an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in the serious evaluation of published works. Walford, best known for his monumental Walford's Guide to Reference Material, brings the same meticulous scholarly authority to this volume, assembling a team of subject specialists who illuminate the nuanced demands of reviewing in their respective fields. The work sits at the intersection of literary theory, library science, and professional writing, arguing that the review is not merely a consumer guide but a critical act with cultural and intellectual consequences. Written with clarity and precision, it remains a foundational text for understanding how knowledge is mediated and communicated through the written critique. For anyone who has ever wondered what separates a good review from a great one, the answer awaits within these pages.
Author: A.J. Walford
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Mansell
Genre: Reference & language
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
In a world saturated with opinions, knowing how to write a truly authoritative review is a rare and powerful skill — and Reviews and Reviewing: A Guide is the definitive manual for mastering that craft. Edited by the renowned bibliographer A.J. Walford, this comprehensive reference work brings together expert guidance on the art and practice of reviewing across a wide spectrum of disciplines, from literature and the sciences to the arts and social sciences. It instructs writers, librarians, academics, and students on the conventions, standards, and critical frameworks that distinguish a mediocre notice from a review of lasting scholarly value. Each section details the specific expectations and protocols of different subject fields, making this an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in the serious evaluation of published works. Walford, best known for his monumental Walford's Guide to Reference Material, brings the same meticulous scholarly authority to this volume, assembling a team of subject specialists who illuminate the nuanced demands of reviewing in their respective fields. The work sits at the intersection of literary theory, library science, and professional writing, arguing that the review is not merely a consumer guide but a critical act with cultural and intellectual consequences. Written with clarity and precision, it remains a foundational text for understanding how knowledge is mediated and communicated through the written critique. For anyone who has ever wondered what separates a good review from a great one, the answer awaits within these pages.