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Post by johnohlson on Feb 16, 2013 19:01:46 GMT -8
In F8 and prior editions, the author(s) of a chapter are not evident unless you read the (boring) Preface. This is unheard of in professional books which have individual chapters contributed by different authors. In the academic world, being identified only in the Preface would result in most professors or researchers not contributing. I feel very strongly that the author(s) of each chapter be explicitly identified on the first page of each chapter, along with their affiliations. This would encourage non-Mountaineers to be authors – a very good thing; and affiliation would also add credibility, with a doctor, Mountain Rescue member, gear designer or guide being identified. We are long past the time when Freedom was a book for use only within The Mountaineers. With our international distribution, info about the authors will enhance our credibility. A footnote on those pages could flag a person or two who significantly assisted the author in that chapter. The more credit we give people, the more volunteering we will get. Everyone likes to include publications on their resume.
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Post by Deling Ren on Feb 18, 2013 9:45:43 GMT -8
Very good point, John. If people don't work for money, at least they work for fame.
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Post by ericlinxweiler on Feb 26, 2013 11:12:46 GMT -8
You could take advantage of online resources to do this recognition and not clutter up a printed book.
For example, leave the book somewhat like it is w/r/t recognition, but have an online profile, ways to contact, pictures, etc., that really highlight the experience and expertese these authors have.
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Post by gregggagliardi on Mar 5, 2013 12:16:34 GMT -8
For other edited books this is often accomplished on the chapter title page, which lists the chapter writer(s) below the chapter title. The contributors are listed in an appendix with a sentence or two about each of them.
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Post by nickhunt on Mar 7, 2013 12:24:01 GMT -8
I want to second John's request. I think the principle author should be prominently displayed on each chapter's title page. I don't believe this would clutter the printed book at all, and is the accepted practice in the industry as mentioned by Gregg. Improved transparency (who is this information coming from?) is always a win.
-Nick
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