On the whole, I agree with Terry and Richard that electronic media have yet
to prove they will still be readable in years to come. However, I think that
in certain circumstances they have an advantage over paper. In particular,
the publication of datasets such as biometrical data is very rarely seen in
paper publications because of the limited space allowed (in the case of
journals) and the extra expense (in the case of monographs and books).
I only bring this matter up as I am currently trying to assemble a database
of biometry (horses in the Roman period in case you wondered!) from
published sources and it is very frustrating to be able to read that "x
number of bones were measureable" and not be able to get at that raw data.
Cluny Johnstone
PS if anyone has any Roman horse bone measurements (from any part of the
Empire) they would be gratefully received. Thanks
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