Does anyone have experience with the OpenStax textbooks? I'm particularly interested in any observations about how they compare to the "canonical" texts in a given field.
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Still consensus naturally. But definitely not regressive or stale. At least in the humanities and political science.
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I use them as the core of a textbook Imthat I have put together with more primary and secondary sources.
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Thanks, that's really helpful. Separately from the question of consensus/radical/outdated, how's the quality of the writing, compared to best texts available?
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Since they are a large collaborative endeavor, I could only speak the the history and political science texts. I like them because they are a good mix of narrative/anecdote and analysis. Sections break down with effective headings and sub headings.
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They tend to be theme heavy - which I like - deemphasizing chronology as a micro organizing principle. Compared to “leading” texts it is on par or better IMHO.
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