Publisher
Information How
well-known is the publisher? Does the publisher cater to a particular
audience? Locate the publisher's name on the cover
or on the title
page. Most publishers now have a web site with details about
the types of works they produce and the subjects they cover.
Academic
or university presses are typically reputable.
Book
Reviews Book
reviews can help you gauge the reputation of a book in a certain
field, and the author's authority in the area of research. Books
in Print with Reviews, or a general database
provide reviews on all subject areas and are more reliable than
Amazon.com where anyone can post an opinion.
For
more advanced topics in a field, search for reviews using
a discipline-specific database.
