I only buy the paper infrequently, relying upon internet acces to view articles.

But by the same token, these professors say, it is unfair to view such articles as as blueprints for action.

"People naturally view such articles with suspicion."

As per 3 July 2011 the three most viewed articles since the EB first publishing were:

This database also provides links to the Web sites of over 1,800 journals, allowing users to view full-text articles.

In 2007-2008, the most viewed articles in Social Science History represented the breadth and style of the field.

Known on their website as 'This week's print edition', it is available online, albeit with only the first 5 viewed articles being free (and available to subscribers only between mid-October 2009 - 2010).

The most viewed articles, picture galleries and topics on Telegraph.co.uk.

They will be able to view articles individually or on the page as originally published.

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