Within the four volumes are 281 full-length articles on the leading theories and concepts, as well as, practical issues ranging from medical, scientific and environmental ethics to social relationships and social services. Academic Press is the publisher. Criteria for inclusion is broadly defined as someone whose significant actions occurred within the United States, or whose life or career directly influenced the course of American history. All subjects must have died prior to 1996. Article type varies beyond biography to cover such divergent topics as architecture, decorative arts, and photography to performance arts and multimedia installations.
Illustrations abound and are of the highest graphic quality.
Grove publishes this set.