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Book Reviews in Medical History Journals

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  • Ka-wai Fan

    (Department of Chinese and History, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong)

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This study explores the realm of book reviews within medical history journals, an area often overlooked in the existing literature. By scrutinizing four prominent journals over a five-year period, encompassing 780 book reviews, this research elucidates prevalent trends and patterns. Findings reveal disparities in review volume and author demographics, underscored by English-language dominance. Challenges such as limited word counts and evaluation dynamics emerge as impediments to review quality. Proposed enhancements include relaxing word limits, conducting reader surveys, and fostering access to non-English literature. These strategies aim to invigorate scholarly discourse, enriching the landscape of medical history research.

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  • Ka-wai Fan, 2024. "Book Reviews in Medical History Journals," Publications, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-6, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jpubli:v:12:y:2024:i:2:p:17-:d:1399636
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