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Main Author: Pierce, Sydney J.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1991
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ431577
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  • Subject Areas, Disciplines, and the Concept of Authority. Pierce, Sydney J. Evaluation Criteria Financial Support Higher Education Information Sources Intellectual Disciplines Literature Reviews Power Structure Recognition (Achievement) Reputation Discussion of the concept of authority and the use of authority in evaluating information sources focuses on reputations in academic circles. Relevant literature is reviewed, authority structures within academic disciplines are examined, subject areas and disciplinary boundaries are described, and social recognition and funding support are discussed. (77 references) (LRW)