"Encyclopedia of American Industries contains detailed, signed essays on virtually every industry in contemporary society. ... Highly recommended for all but the smallest libraries."
-American Reference Books Annual

"Overall, this new edition of Encyclopedia of American Industries is well done and will continue to serve its primary purpose of providing general background on an industry. Content revision is substantial and reliable, and access to its contents is enhanced by the expansion of the volumes' index."
-Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship

The Encyclopedia of American Industries
Fifth Edition

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Pub. Date: January 2008
Softcover: 3,000 pages
ISBN: 1-59237-244-9/978-1-59237-244-7
Price: $650.00

The Encyclopedia of American Industries is a major business reference tool that provides detailed, comprehensive information on a wide range of industries in every realm of American business.

A two volume set, Volume I provides separate coverage of nearly 500 manufacturing industries, while Volume II presents nearly 600 essays covering the vast array of services and other non-manufacturing industries in the United States. Combined, these two volumes provide individual essays on every industry recognized by the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system.

Both volumes are arranged numerically by SIC code, for easy use. Additionally, each entry includes the corresponding NAICS code(s). The Encyclopedia’s business coverage includes information on historical events of consequence, as well as current trends and statistics. Essays include an Industry Snapshot, Organization & Structure, Background & Development, Current Conditions, Industry Leaders, Workforce, America and the World, Research & Technology along with Suggested Further Readings. Both SIC and NAICS code conversion tables and an all-encompassing Subject Index, with cross-references, complete the text.

With its detailed, comprehensive information on a wide range of industries, this resource will be an important tool for both the industry newcomer and the seasoned professional.

This new print edition is published by Grey House under an exclusive license from the Gale Group, Inc.

Pub. Date: January 2008
Softcover: 3,000 pages
ISBN: 1-59237-244-9/978-1-59237-244-7
Price: $650.00

Note: If you find this work does not fit your budget, please print out this page and bring it to your local library. There is a reasonable chance they either have a copy, can direct you to a library that does, or will be willing to purchase it for their reference collection.