Academic Use
In American universities, a sourcebook, either a standard one or a custom collection, may function as a supplement or replacement for a textbook.
In American law schools, casebooks are similar to sourcebooks, offering selections of legal cases and commentary, forming the basis for analysis and discussion.
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