Year: 1988
Type: article
Abstract: In this article, we discuss how, over time, both the concept and the function of bibliographic citation change and correspond to Riesman's three types of personal character.First in the tradition-directed period, titles come before authors, since the writer is seen as merely the instrument of authority.In the inner-directed period, a transition occurs, with the author's name coming before the title.Finally, in the present time, which corresponds to Riesman's other-directed period, the format for the bibliographic citation becomes formalized, and the concept of its function changes dramatically.Ultimately the citation becomes a symbol for both substantive content and for intellectual property.
Source: College & Research Libraries
Authors: Raymond G. McInnis, Dal Symes
Institution: Western Washington University
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Yale University
OpenAlex ID: W2159381965