Publisher's Synopsis
In the 23 years since its publication began, "American Reference Books Annual" has come to be regarded by some as a comprehensive review source for reference books published or distributed in the United States, and now Canadian reference publications are included as well. The approximately 1,600 entries in ARBA aim to encompass the entire subject spectrum, covering such braod areas as general reference, history, education, literature, urban studies, economics and business, and science and technology.;Over 300 reviewers have been chosen to provide reviews - critical, evaluative reviews - that discuss strengths and weaknesses of the reference works.
