Classical Studies: A Guide to the Reference Literature, 2nd Edition (Reference Sources in the Humanities)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (567 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591581192 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 424 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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A. Fandl said very useful. This text was recommended by a professor, and it's very useful. Every classics grad student should have a desk copy!
For example, in discussing The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature the author compares it favorably with three other handbooks and companions.Many electronic sources exist for classical scholars, and Jenkins lists both CD-ROMs and online titles. He also stresses English-language publications, though not to the exclusion of other languages, especially German. A special chapter devoted to Internet resources gives the reader a current list of Web, gopher, and listserv addresses. The "Organization" section gives addre
There is also increased coverage of ancient philosophy, religion (including early Christianity), and art and archaeology. For these and other intrepid explorers of the minds of the past, Fred Jenkins offers a newly revised and expanded annotated bibliography of book-length reference works, covering the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman civilizations from the Bronze Age through the 6th century AD. Jenkins offers a newly revised and expanded annotated bibliography of book-length reference works, covering the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman civilizations from the Bronze Age through the 6th century AD. Even better, they can translate such tantalizing tattoos as quod me nutrit
JENKINS holds a doctorate in classical philology and a master's degree in library science from the University of Illinois. He is the head of collection management at the University of Dayton Libraries, and also teaches classics and ancient history. He has published numerous articles and reviews in the areas of Latin literature, papyrology, and library science.. FRED W