An especially commendable feature is O'Brien's commitment to inclusion, a determination to look broadly across the religious landscape. On this point he admirably succeeds, bringing together an extensive array of resources from across the theological spectrum that include women, as well as resources that include perspectives other than Catholic or mainline Protestant. O'Brien has produced a substantive foundation for bibliographic studies in Christian communication. This work is highly recommended for academic libraries of all types.

American Reference Books Annual

With access to so many electronic databases, good bibliographies are hard to find today. This expansion of a previously published bibliography in 1993 provides summative annotations of published scholarly works that discuss communication methods of clergy, churches, associations, and religious publishing houses. Organized by historical periods, the bibliography includes examinations of such topics as evangelist television, Native Americans, science, captivity narratives, and slavery. While the bibliography focuses on religion, much of American life is tied to religious beliefs and activities, and as such, this work is useful for a wide range of American cultural studies. Recommended for academic libraries.

Reference and User Services Quarterly