Suchergebnisse

A list of criteria & objectives for evaluation of the INTER- NATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (LESS) is presented. (1) Does the product meet its objectives? (2) How does it compare with the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SOCIAL SCI- ENCE (ESS)? (3) How do its objectives compare with its possible alternatives? (4) How good a product is it? A summary of D. L. Sill's objectives for the LESS is presented, with an analysis of how well these objectives are met. A comparison of the LESS & the ESS is made. An evaluation of the physical product is presented. Suggestions for improvement are provided, pointing out (a) the need for increasing the internat'l character of the LESS, (b) an improvement in the instit'al representation of the contributers, (c) increased biographical coverage within the encyclopedia, (d) a more comprehensive index, (e) production of a less expensive Ed, & (f) providing a means to avoid obsolescence. G. Satt.