Non-fiction as a literary genre
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Nonfiction is discussed as a literary genre, with a focus on criteria of precision, consistency, scope, and relevance. Examples from science and the social sciences are discussed, including 'Powers of Ten' by Philip and Phyllis Morrison and the studio of Charles and Ray Eames, 'Full House' by Stephen Jay Gould and 'The Sociology of Philosophies' by Randall Collins.
Publication Name: Publishing Research Quarterly
Subject: Publishing industry
ISSN: 1053-8801
Year: 2000
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"Literary non-fiction" - a helpful label?
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"Literary non-fiction" seems to be a way of referring to works of non-fiction that are well-written and accessible. Works such as 'Longitude' by Dava Sobel can interest readers in subjects they might otherwise never have considered. Well-written non-fiction should be the norm, however, so that the "literary" label becomes superfluous.
Publication Name: Publishing Research Quarterly
Subject: Publishing industry
ISSN: 1053-8801
Year: 2000
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A question of wrapping up and unwrapping
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The relationship between imagination and reality in literary non-fiction is discussed. Works considered include 'Keys to Happiness' by the Russian writer Michael Zoshchenko, essays by the Dutch biologist and poet Dick Hillenius, 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' by Oliver Sacks, and 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins.
Publication Name: Publishing Research Quarterly
Subject: Publishing industry
ISSN: 1053-8801
Year: 2000
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