Computational Linguistics
     Book Review Editor's report
     Graeme Hirst
     July 2006


BOOK REVIEWS PUBLISHED

In 2005, we published far fewer book reviews than normal in 
Computational Linguistics: only four reviews (and another 
four brief notices).  The reason for the decline in the number 
of reviewable books is unclear, but it seems to have been temporary:  
In 2006 we will publish about 16 reviews, so the average over 
two years will be about normal.

Most reviews are published in a timely manner -- that is, within 
12 months of receipt of the book.  This allows six months for 
the reviewer (most take less) and five months for 
journal production.


MATERIAL REVIEWED

I am continuing to be fairly strict in deciding if a book is 
to be reviewed, but try to include all books that are in 
"core" computational linguistics, as well as a variety 
of books from adjacent and overlapping disciplines that 
are likely to be useful in CL.  We do not review technical 
reports, doctoral theses, conference proceedings, or workshop 
proceedings, except if revised for publication as a book by 
a recognized publisher.


PRODUCTION MATTERS

I am indebted to Nadia Talent for long hours of reading out 
loud with me to check the galleys.