Citing Books
Regular print or trade books
Regular print or trade books
These are organized in a way where you could read it from cover to cover.
These are organized in a way where you could read it from cover to cover.
They generally have an author (or more than one) who is responsible for the entire contents
They generally have an author (or more than one) who is responsible for the entire contents
Reference books
Reference books
These are intended to be used to look up something specific - not to be read cover to cover
These are intended to be used to look up something specific - not to be read cover to cover
The publishing company puts an editor (or more than one) in charge of the contents. The editor(s) assign authors to certain sections. A lot of people have to get paid.
The publishing company puts an editor (or more than one) in charge of the contents. The editor(s) assign authors to certain sections. A lot of people have to get paid.
Coverage can be so extensive that the information in divided into several different books or volumes.
Coverage can be so extensive that the information in divided into several different books or volumes.
As information evolves, the reference book is reprinted and updated in new editions.
As information evolves, the reference book is reprinted and updated in new editions.
