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Review from: American Reference Books Annual
2005
Since 1922, H.W. Wilson has been publishing The
Reference Shelf, a serial and monographic series which in 2004
includes, in addition to the above title, The Two Koreas, The Car and Its
Future, Homeland Security, Representative American Speeches 2003-2004
(this title has appeared annually since 1938), and for the first time one
title that will be devoted to the national high school debate topic, which
for 2004-2005 is the United Nations. Each title, ranging in length from
180 to 200 pages, contains current information and opinions from all sides
of the issue, a bibliography of monographs, and a list of additional
articles with abstracts.
The United States Election System, following the
above format, provides sections on voting and the electoral college, the
two-party system, the nominating process, money in politics, and the 2004
election. Each section contains a one to two-page introduction by the
editor, followed by articles that have appeared in such sources as The New
York Times, The Washington Times, Roll Call, Atlantic Monthly, and the
Congressional Digest. The introduction provides a historical perspective
and a brief summary of each article. The articles are well chosen and
represent divergent views on the topic.
This title, as with all the titles issued in The
Reference Shelf, is an excellent resource on current issues. The
material is suitable for high school and undergraduate students for
general research and debates. Titles can be purchased individually for $50
or a standing order can be placed to receive 6 titles a year at an annual
cost of $170. More expensive alternatives are the Opposing Viewpoints
Series from the Gale Group, Grolier's annual Pro/Con, or CQ Researcher.
This title is recommended for academic, high school, and public libraries. |
