Building a popular science library collection for high school to adult learners : issues and recommended resources /
Gregg Sapp.
- Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1995
- x, 329 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Preface Part I: Scientific information, popular science, and lifelong learning Part II: Subject guides to popular science information resources Appendix: Book review source abbreviations Author index Title index Subject index
There is a communication gap between the scientists, who often fail or do not try to convey the nature and significance of their work to a broader audience, and the public at large, who do not understand science or are inattentive to issues and trends in science.' I say, 'AMEN!' (and I suspect the masses would concur). How to bridge that gap? I enthusiastically recommend Sapp's new book. Many librarians will recognize Sapp, head of access services at the University of Miami's Richter Library, as the author of Library Journal's annual 'Best Sci-Tech Books' article. Sapp has not only compiled an extensive subject bibliography to nearly 2500 print and nonprint popular science titles but has also provided a basis for understanding and evaluating popular science literature. He includes a variety of formats book, periodical, audiovisual, and CD-ROM. Each entry includes a bibliographic citation, a descriptive and evaluative annotation, and citations to additional reviews. Besides its wealth of information, Sapp's book is just plain good reading. The writing style and content are everything good popular science literature should be informative and entertaining. A must buy for all libraries. Janet Brewer, Murray State Univ. Lib., Ky.--LJ 06/15/1995
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