American Reference Books Annual: v. 32 - Tapa dura

This new edition of a thorough and reliable source for English-language reference materials reviews 1,561 dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, handbooks and yearbooks published in 2000 (and some in 1999). Coverage spans all disciplines, including humanities, social science, and science and technology, and includes evaluations of about 50 CD-ROMs. Organized by subject, reviews include the contents, scope, purpose, intended audience, bibliographic data, reference to similar titles and new editions, other reviews, and positive and negative elements. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This is a comprehensive review source for English-language reference materials. It contains nearly 1600 descriptive and evaluative entries written by subject specialists, and scholars that review materials from more than 300 publishers in nearly 500 subject areas. This edition reviews 1561 titles published in 2000. This total includes 192 dictionaries and encyclopaedia, 130 directories, and 235 handbooks and yearbooks. Coverage spans all disciplines, with more than 400 titles pertaining to humanities in general, more than 600 reviews for social science reference materials, and includes over 300 reviews dealing with science. In this edition also, more than 50 CD-ROMs receive comprehensive evaluations.