Publisher's Synopsis
The second volume of the new edition of this major reference work. Walford's Guide has been an essential component of the standard reference collection for over 30 years, establishing itself as an invaluable tool in the building up and revision of reference library stock, for general and special library enquiry work, for use as an aid in subject bibliography exams and for the research worker, in the initial stages of research.;The fifth edition of Volume 2 covers social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion. Subjects highlighted include: minorities, industrial relations, women and society, social services and welfare, the European Economic Community, small businesses, Parliament, education, aspects of less-developed countries, gazetteers and guidebooks, and primary historical sources. "Hidden" bibliographies appearing in periodicals or as parts of books are given a place, as are announcements of forthcoming works or volumes; reprints of older reference material are also well represented. In addition to British prices, French, German and US prices and distributors and ISBNs are cited.
