The second alternate review is in response to an author who thought I had done him an injustice. We do actually take such things seriously and so looked for a highly competent and knowledgeable reviewer to look again at the book. Bryan Scattergood may be better known to you as our Treasurer, but he has forgotten more about formal systems and professional software development than many of us have ever known. Now that reminds me, the pile of books in my office seeking reviewers is growing. If you have never tried writing a review this might be the time to start.
Most members report that the effort of writing a review is well worth the gain.
Looking at a book in critical terms so that you can try to assess its value makes you think more carefully about that book in particular and books in general. Another thing that I would be happy to publish is short items about books that you bought because of the review we published. You might agree with the review in general but feel that some aspect needs highlighting or that some detail you find important had been omitted. Last Update - 11 August 2001. All rights reserved.