Articles are written by eminent anthropologists, sociologists and social scientists. Suggestions for further reading are included for each article. REF H40.A2E6 International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences . Supplements rather than replaces the 1934 Encyclopedia of Social 40 Sciences, discussed above. A major reference tool for sociology and the social sciences, this 19 volume set contains lengthy articles on issues, concepts, theories, research methods and statistical techniques.
Articles have lengthy bibliographies.
Six hundred biographies are included in volumes 1-17. Volume 18, the Biographical Supplement, relates to both this ans the 1934 set. Volume 19 includes a directory of contributors, an alphabetical list of articles, and an index. Macmillan Publishing Company, 1992. 4 volumes 17 Articles, ranging from 1,000-7,000 words, are intended as introductions to sociological topics, research methods and statistics.