Encyclopedia of American Industries contents

More than 1000 elaborate descriptions of the American manufacturing and service industries.

Each profile opens with a brief sectorial overview followed by a detailed description of sector size, status, structure, history, technological innovations and trends, and major actors. The profile ends with suggestions for further reading.

The Encyclopedia of American Industries entries can also be searched through Gale Virtual Reference Library.

The online edition of the Encyclopedia of American Industries yearbook, a 2-volume description of the development of American industries, is also available.