An edited acoustics reference can exceed encyclopedias as a primary source on many topics.
Evidence
This reference is well structured, comprehensive, and informative. The editors have exerted real control over the contributors and produced a coherent whole that on a surprising number of topics is the best readily available resource, including anything on the Internet. Much of the book can be used as a primary source unlike an encyclopedia, which merely skims the highlights. This is not true of every chapter, nor could it be in a book covering so many topics. The sound files on the CD are occasionally quite useful. — Eric J. Heller, Why You Hear What You Hear- An…, 2688
Categorization
Category: Factual Claims
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