Books
Any type of publication can be scholarly or popular, including books. In some cases, the title will give you a hint.
Scholarly or Popular?
Review the book titles below, and try to determine whether they are popular or scholarly.
1. Act like a lady, think like a man: what men really think about love, relationships, intimacy, and commitment .
2. A psychosocial exploration of love and intimacy .
Always think about the audience and purpose of an information source.
Popular books are written for the general public.
Scholarly books, on the other hand, usually have an academic audience in mind. Their purpose is to educate, inform, and advance knowledge in the discipline.
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