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Book SynopsisLiterary Research and Irish Literature: Strategies & Sources explores primary and secondary research resources relevant to the study of Irish literary authors, works, genres, and history. Sources covered include general literary research guides; union library catalogs; print and online bibliographies; manuscripts and archives; microfilm and digitization projects; scholarly journals; periodicals, newspapers, and reviews; and electronic and Web resources. To ease comparison and evaluation of references, each chapter addresses how to choose and utilize research methods and tools to yield the most relevant information. This guide also examines the strengths and weaknesses of core and specialized electronic and print research tools and standard search techniques andwhen appropriatecovers the historical and cultural contexts and usability issues of unique reference sources. This volume, number 5 in the series, raises trenchant issues in Irish literary scholarship, such as the problem of def
Trade ReviewInvaluable guide.... Especially useful are the recommendations for locating online sources.... This outstanding book offers much sensible advice and provides source material that will guide both students and professionals in the finding and intelligent selection of material from the overwhelming plethora of information available in this modern age. * American Reference Books Annual *
Literary Research and Irish Literature: Strategies and Sources is an indispensable addition for any humanities library catering for Irish literary studies. It is an invaluable and comparatively inexpensive aid for undergraduate students and a useful checklist for the more advanced researcher. * s *
