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The book is the first complete discussion of the genre of online encyclopedias. The first part of the book, preceded by a theoretical introduction into the concept of webgenres, gives a detailed overview of the types of encyclopedic websites, presenting the characteristics of their content, form and functionality. The second part of the publication concerns Wikipedia -- the most popular online encyclopedia. The presentation of the structure of the portal is followed by an in-depth discussion of Wikipedia discourse features, describing the most conspicuous properties of the stylistic layer of this encyclopedia. The value of the book is additionally enhanced by many illustrations reproducing the analyzed websites.

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I could rate highly this work as a valuable and innovative contribution to modern genealogy research. -- Prof. Ewa William, Faculty of English Philology, Jagiellonian University

Genre Analysis of Online Encyclopedias – The Case

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      Publisher: Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Wydawnictwo
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/05/2013
      ISBN13: 9788323328131, 978-8323328131
      ISBN10: 8323328137

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The book is the first complete discussion of the genre of online encyclopedias. The first part of the book, preceded by a theoretical introduction into the concept of webgenres, gives a detailed overview of the types of encyclopedic websites, presenting the characteristics of their content, form and functionality. The second part of the publication concerns Wikipedia -- the most popular online encyclopedia. The presentation of the structure of the portal is followed by an in-depth discussion of Wikipedia discourse features, describing the most conspicuous properties of the stylistic layer of this encyclopedia. The value of the book is additionally enhanced by many illustrations reproducing the analyzed websites.

      Trade Review
      I could rate highly this work as a valuable and innovative contribution to modern genealogy research. -- Prof. Ewa William, Faculty of English Philology, Jagiellonian University

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