Death of the monograph greatly exaggerated, say academics

Report suggests researchers feel there is no substitute for the traditional book-length contribution to knowledge

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October 4, 2019
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October 4, 2019
Matthew Reisz
Source: istock
Researchers remain enthusiastic about the continuing importance of books in many disciplines
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#1 Submitted by davep@... on October 4, 2019 - 11:08am
Jack Fisher opined that inside many monographs is an article fighting to get out.

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