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This book, first published in 2002, gathers some of America's top subject expert librarians to determine the most influential journals in their respective fields. 32 contributing authors reviewed journals from over twenty countries that have successfully shaped the evolution of their individual specialties worldwide. Their choices reflect the history of each discipline or profession, taking into account rivalries between universities, professional societies, for-profit and not-for-profit publishers, and even nation-states and international ideologies, in each journal's quest for reputational dominance. Each journal was judged using criteria such as longevity of publication, foresight in carving out its niche, ability to attract & sustain professional or academic affiliations, opinion leadership or agenda-setting power, and ongoing criticality to the study or practice of their field.
The book presents wholly independent reviewers; none are in the employ of any publisher, but each is fully credentialed and well published, and many are award-winners. The authors guide college and professional school librarians on limited budgets via an exposition of their analytical and critical winnowing process in determining the classic resources for their faculty, students, and working professional clientele.
List of contents
1. Journals of the Century in Social Work James W. Williams 2. Journals of the Century in Education Nancy Patricia O’Brien 3. Journals of the Century in Psychology Daniel E. Burgard 4. Journals of the Century in Sociology Lynne Rudasill 5. Journals of the Century in Library and Information Science Cheryl A. McCarthy 6. Journals of the Century in Music Alan Karass 7. Journals of the Century in the Visual Arts Alexandra de Luise 8. Journals of the Century in Anthropology and Archaeology Gregory A. Finnegan, Joyce L. Ogburn and J. Christina Smith 9. Journals of the Century in Philosophy John M. Cullars 10. Journals of the Century in the American Religious Experience Donna L. Gilton 11. Journals of the Century in Business and Economics Colleen Anderson 12. Journals of the Century in Law Christopher D. Byrne 13. Journals of the Century in Modern History Edward A. Goedeken 14. Journals of the Century in Political Science and International Relations Thomas E. Nisonger 15. Journals of the Century in Military Affairs Robert E. Schnare, Alice Juda, Lorna Dodt, Pam Kontowicz, Carol Ramkey and Ron Dial 16. Journals of the Century in the Basic Sciences, Part I: Mathematics and the Physical Sciences Tony Stankus 17. Journals of the Century in Engineering and Computer Science Carol S. Robinson 18. Journals of the Century in the Basic Sciences, Part II: Life Sciences Tony Stankus 19. Journals of the Century in Medicine and Surgery Lucretia W. McClure 20. Journals of the Century in Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Nutrition Julia Whelan, Patricia Durisin and Vivienne Pirolo 21. Journals of the Century in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Sandra Sinsel Leach and Ann Viera 22. Index of Journal Titles Fyiane Nsilo-Swai
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This book, first published in 2002, gathers some of America's top subject expert librarians to determine the most influential journals in their respective fields. 32 contributing authors reviewed journals from over twenty countries that have successfully shaped the evolution of their individual specialties worldwide.
