Citation Analysis and Its Potential In Theological Libraries

Citation analysis has played a critical role in the hard and social sciences for decades.  Where has it been in the humanities?  This essay provides a brief introduction providing an overwiew of citation analysis, its critical role in scholarship, a look at how it can play a role in theology, religi...

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Main Authors: Jenifer Gundry, Timothy Senapatiratne, Garrett Trott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Theological Library Association 2015-08-01
Series:Theological Librarianship
Online Access:https://serials.atla.com/theolib/article/view/2391
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spelling doaj.art-5638d54162c44a928261991e9b11cb6d2023-12-07T20:53:58ZengAmerican Theological Library AssociationTheological Librarianship1937-89042015-08-018210.31046/tl.v8i2.389Citation Analysis and Its Potential In Theological LibrariesJenifer Gundry0Timothy Senapatiratne1Garrett Trott2Princeton Theological SeminaryBethel SeminaryCorban UniversityCitation analysis has played a critical role in the hard and social sciences for decades.  Where has it been in the humanities?  This essay provides a brief introduction providing an overwiew of citation analysis, its critical role in scholarship, a look at how it can play a role in theology, religion, and philosophy, and some suggestions as to roles that citation analysis can play in the future of these areas of study.https://serials.atla.com/theolib/article/view/2391
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