Check your companions: problems of a major reference book

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The purpose of a reference book is to guide readers, students, and researchers. However, the question remains whether the book's claims and findings are reliable. This problem imposes major responsibilities on the editors, publishers, and readers. The Oxford Companion to Australian Music presents a broad range of references about Australian music, but many complain it does not have an explicit selection criteria and the reader must approach the coverage with caution.

Evaluation, Information services, Reference works, Reference books, Oxford Companion to Australian Music

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In Dewey Burkett's book, 1+1 does equal 1

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Veteran Dewey Burkett joined the Navy and then the Army while suffering from schizophrenia and a dual personality. Burkett's medical discharge only indicated of a dual personality disorder, disregarding his other mental problem. Burkett was denied additional benefits that he badly needed.

Military pensions, Burkett, Dewey

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Gardner wins, VA loses

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The Supreme Court maintained that Korean War veteran Fred Gardner should be compensated for a faulty leg operation performed by a Veterans Affairs medical center. Gardner felt pain and became weak in his left leg after a back injury incurred while out of service.

Korean War, 1950-1953, Gardner, Fred

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