Strauss's Handbook of Business Information - 4th Edition by Hal P Kirkwood (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This new edition of Strauss's guide helps users to find current information for and about businesses of all kinds--both private and public, U.S.-based and international--related to finance, investment, industries, and entrepreneurship.
- About the Author: Hal P. Kirkwood is Bodleian Business Librarian at the Sainsbury Library of Said Business School, Oxford University.
- 424 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Library & Information Science
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About the Book
This new edition of Strauss's guide helps users to find current information for and about businesses of all kinds--both private and public, U.S.-based and international--related to finance, investment, industries, and entrepreneurship.
Strauss's Handbook of Business Information is a resource for finding and understanding business information. It contains explanation and instruction on the key facets of business information and provides detailed descriptions of key resources within both broad and specific categories. It can be used as a guide to further understanding the what, how, and why of business information research.
The changing arena of business information requires regular updating and awareness. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with three new chapters: Entrepreneurship, Competitive Intelligence, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Other additions of note include subsections on internet and mobile marketing and tax havens and related issues; coverage of new legislation (e.g., Dodd-Frank); and subsections on index funds, investment communities, regulatory bodies and laws, hedge funds, venture capital companies, assessing risks, robo-advisors, and more.
The Handbook is for students, faculty, librarians, and information professionals looking to gain a broader and deeper understanding of business information. Anyone needing to gain quick exposure to business information needs and resources for solutions will benefit from the volume as well.
- Uses comprehensive coverage to aid business librarians in finding exactly the right information their patrons need
- Features logical arrangement and integration online with print resources to make information easy to find
- Provides clear explanations that speak to reference librarians at public and academic libraries and to students learning this field
- Serves as a helpful collection-development resource for business information as well as a trusted textbook
Book Synopsis
This new edition of Strauss's guide helps users to find current information for and about businesses of all kinds--both private and public, U.S.-based and international--related to finance, investment, industries, and entrepreneurship.
Strauss's Handbook of Business Information is a resource for finding and understanding business information. It contains explanation and instruction on the key facets of business information and provides detailed descriptions of key resources within both broad and specific categories. It can be used as a guide to further understanding the what, how, and why of business information research. The changing arena of business information requires regular updating and awareness. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with three new chapters: Entrepreneurship, Competitive Intelligence, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Other additions of note include subsections on internet and mobile marketing and tax havens and related issues; coverage of new legislation (e.g., Dodd-Frank); and subsections on index funds, investment communities, regulatory bodies and laws, hedge funds, venture capital companies, assessing risks, robo-advisors, and more. The Handbook is for students, faculty, librarians, and information professionals looking to gain a broader and deeper understanding of business information. Anyone needing to gain quick exposure to business information needs and resources for solutions will benefit from the volume as well.Review Quotes
"Highly recommended for academic business libraries." --Booklist Online
"Essential reading for business librarians, business students and faculty, entrepreneurs, and other private-sector business researchers." --Library Journal, Starred Review "Highly recommended for use in LIS courses, and will be of benefit to practicing reference librarians who would like to update their older copies." --Online Searcher "This new edition is the essential text for learning about and using business information resources." --ChoiceAbout the Author
Hal P. Kirkwood is Bodleian Business Librarian at the Sainsbury Library of Said Business School, Oxford University. Previously, he served as associate professor at the Parrish Library of Management & Economics at Purdue University.