the Harvard system should note that the date of the edition used is
not necessarily an indication of the date of composition – especially in
the case of older and translated works. In addition to the References,
each chapter is followed by some recommendations for suitable
further reading. Pairs of dates in square brackets after a person’s
name indicate dates of birth and death – approximate in the case of
early figures.
A feature of the book which readers should find particularly useful
is the definition of key concepts found in boxes at intervals in the text
and indexed in initials at the end. Students will quickly find that any
work they submit which does not clearly define its terms will obtain
an unfriendly reception, and, conversely, such definitions contribute
greatly to clear analysis and communication.
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