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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe focus here on the research process and methodology sets this excellent resource apart from other similar titles. Thoroughly researched and clearly presented, this is an excellent initial offering in the series. Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty/researchers. * CHOICE *
This invaluable guide to standard resources for the British Romantic Era is the first in a series of volumes designed to lead scholars through the intricacies of modern literary research....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 *
...admirably fulfills its intent: 'to explain the best practices for conducting research in the British Romantic era and to address the challenges scholars working in this era face.' And, it sets the benchmark for the volumes to follow in the important new series. -- James L. Harner * Literary Research Guide *
Keeran and Bowers, both reference librarians at the University of Denver Penrose Library, describe primary and secondary research resources for Romanticism, including general literary research guides, union library catalogs, print and online bibliographies, manuscripts, archives, and microfilm and digitization projects. The authors also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of core and specialized electronic and print research tools and standard search techniques. * Reference and Research Book News *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1. Basics of Online Searching Chapter 4 2. General Literary Reference Resources Chapter 5 3. Library Catalogs Chapter 6 4. Print and Electronic Bibliographies, Indexes, and Annual Reviews Chapter 7 5. Romantic Literature: Scholarly Journals Chapter 8 6. Contemporary Reviews Chapter 9 7. Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Journals and Newspapers Chapter 10 8. Microform and Digital Collections Chapter 11 9. Manuscripts and Archives Chapter 12 10. Web Resources Chapter 13 11. Researching a Thorny Problem Part 14 Appendix: Resources in Related Disciplines Part 15 Bibliography Part 16 Index Part 17 About the Authors
