On Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 21:18:30 (-0500) Doug Henwood writes: >William S. Lear wrote: > >>Of course, Ethington does not accuse Davis of fabrications, nor of >>admitting to such, something about which I'm still keen on finding >>out. > >Davis wrote up an interview that never took place. That's a fabrication, >and it's not controversial. I'm not sure I understand. He claims he interviewed someone that he in fact never did. Is this standard scholarly practice? Why do you say it is non-controversial? Can you give me an example of how this device is commonly used? Bill
