Hi,
I've been exhausting my opportunities to try and find out the credidentials for this pdf.
I need the original date of publication
I need the credidentials of the author
Its called Russian Collectivisation by George Beers.
This is not to put in my bibliography, this is for a research log. I need to evaluate the sources' reliability/credibility.
Thanks
You'll probably need to contact someone at the site where you found the PDF file. Another thing to try is to research the heck out of that author. At some point, if there's enough information available about him, you should get what you need.
Okay, I'll try contacting them. When I research George Beers I keep getting a hockey player or a dude who was dead before Stalin was alive!
Research librarians are the most wonderful people, usually. They are curious and inventive -- and they usually know the BEST places to find information, including places I didn't know existed. Find a good one and make friends!!
Hello,
To find the original date of publication and the credentials of the author for the book "Russian Collectivisation" by George Beers, there are a few steps you can take:
1. Start by conducting a web search: Search for the book's title and author to see if you can find any relevant information about the publication. Look for book reviews, author profiles, or any other sources that might provide the information you need.
2. Check library catalogs: Look for the book in online library catalogs, such as WorldCat or your local library's website. These catalogs often include publication information, including the original publication date.
3. Consult scholarly databases: If the book is academic in nature, check scholarly databases such as JSTOR, Google Scholar, or other databases available through your educational institution. Look for articles or sources that cite the book, as they might include the necessary publication details and author credentials.
4. Seek expert opinions: Reach out to experts or scholars in the field of Russian history or collectivization studies. They might be familiar with the book or have access to resources that can provide you with the required information.
Note: If you have access to the PDF itself, check the front or back pages for any publication details. Sometimes, this information can be found in the introduction, preface, or acknowledgements sections.
Remember, evaluating the reliability and credibility of your sources is a critical part of research. Apart from the author's credentials, consider factors such as the publisher, reviews, reputation, and relevance to your topic when assessing the reliability of a source.