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155The second type of topic generalizations in BRs presents the topic of the bookbasically in four ways:(i) By providing definitions for key terms and background information on specifictopics explored in the book:[C#15] (Sub-function 4) “Anthracyclines represent one of the most useful andwidely prescribed classes of anticancer agents” writes J. W. Lown, the editor ofthis book in the series with the general title “Bioactive Molecules”.[L#6] (Sub-function 4) Sociologist Milton Gordon (1978) describes assimilationas having two components. The first, which he calls behavioral assimilation,involves.... The second, which he calls structural assimilation, involves...[E#16] (Sub-function 4) During the period ix one begins to witness the formationof European feudalism and Europeans increasingly come in contact with peoplesfrom other continents. The period provides the background to the development ofEuropean capitalism and world systems, as outlined by Immanuel Wallersteinand others...(ii) By referring to episodes in the research program of the discipline, invoking theauthority of recognized research practices, as expressed by terms such as ‘usually’‘research’, ‘the monetarist school’, or the authority of expert members, as expressed bynouns referring to professional activities such as ‘economists’, ‘editor’, ‘sociologist’,sometimes accompanied by proper nouns:[C#16] (Sub-function 4) The success and recognition gained by a scientist areusually measured by the frequency with which his or her publications are cited.