The Gale Biography Series
Bruce Bonta
(Head of the General Reference Section, University Libraries at the Pennsylvania State University. )
Frances Cable
(University Libraries at the Pennsylvania State University)
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Abstract
Historical Background and Purpose of the Article Our civilization has always had a fascination with the lives of important people. Individuals who inspire us through their cultural, artistic or religious works, who lead our nations, armies or institutions, or who reach high levels of accomplishment in virtually any field seem to exemplify for us the highest ideals of our culture.
Citation
Bonta, B. and Cable, F. (1982), "The Gale Biography Series", Reference Services Review, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 25-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb048738
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1982, MCB UP Limited