Book review: Genealogy & computers.

Abstract

Charles Clement, editor, American Library Association, Chicago & London, 1986, 59 pages, ISBN 0–8389–3328–9 More Americans are searching for their ancestors than ever before in our history, a fact that is directly attributed to a number of reasons: the 1976 American Bicentennial, Alex Haley's novel Roots and its subsequent highly rated television series, the increasing number of people of all ages, especially retirees, who have the leisure to engage in such a pursuit, and the growing pride in one's ethnic origins. Add to this the enormous popularity of computers and the expanding number of owners of PC's and you have an unbeatable combination. Not only are people anxious to find their ancestors, they are turning to technical means to assist them in their search. The field is wide open for good tools that can really help both the beginner and those who have been ancestor‐hunting for years.

Citation

(1987), "Book review: Genealogy & computers.", Online Review, Vol. 11 No. 1, pp. 27-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb024232