How to Find Out

First published in 1947, this book provides 'a brief guide to outstanding and typical sources of information with simple hints on how to discover and exploit them'.

Lionel McColvin (Author)

9781316612026, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 26 May 2016

98 pages
17.8 x 12.7 x 0.8 cm, 0.11 kg

First published in 1947, as the second edition of a 1933 original, this book was produced on behalf of the National Book League. The text was written to provide readers with 'a brief guide to outstanding and typical sources of information with simple hints on how to discover and exploit them'. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in approaches to education and the history of information.

1. Knowledge and information
2. General reference books
3. More question-answering books
4. Reference books for special subjects
5. Guides to books
6. Periodicals and other sources
7. Personal inquiries
8. More about method
Libraries: their history and use
Index.

Subject Areas: Philosophy [HP]