C++: The Programming Language back cover raises questions not answered by front
6 hours ago
- #book blurbs
- #publishing practices
- #generic content
- The cover of the book 'C++: The Programming Language' shows JavaScript code, raising questions about its accuracy.
- The back cover blurb for the book uses generic language that could apply to any textbook, sounding like a student's book report.
- Similar or identical blurbs are found on other textbooks published by Larson and Keller, such as 'Casting Handbook', 'Food Industry: Processes and Technologies', 'Nutrition and Metabolism: Processes and Technologies', and 'Material Science and Engineering'.
- The blurbs share common phrases, indicating the publisher uses a template rather than crafting unique descriptions for each book.
- This suggests Larson and Keller lack effort in tailoring blurbs to specific book content, raising concerns about the publisher's attention to detail.