Day by Day: the Nineties

Smita Avasthi

ISBN 10: 0816048959 / ISBN 13: 9780816048953

Published by Facts On File Inc, 2003

About this Item

The author brings the decade of the 1990s to life listing the major events as they unfold. It is an accessible chronology suitable for researchers of all ages.

Seller Inventory # 00107287460

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Day by Day: the Nineties
• Publisher: Facts On File Inc
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816048959
• ISBN 13: 9780816048953
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A continuous ten-column chart shows day-to-day events for the decade in categories including world affairs, technology, nature, culture, and lifestyle.

Reviews

This is the latest in a series that began with the 1940s, and as in the earlier volumes, there is coverage of national and international events that occurred on each and every day throughout the decade, in this case from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 1999. Ten categories organize daily events--one titled "World Affairs," four on world regions excluding the U.S., three focusing on the U.S. (e.g., "U.S. Economy & Environment"), one on science, and one on "Culture, Leisure, & Lifestyle." Each spread covers, on average, five to seven days. Dates are listed on the left and right margins, and categories are arranged across the top, with events listed below the appropriate category. The font is small, entries are succinct, and each page is packed with facts and figures. Multiple events under the same day and category are separated by ellipses.

Users seeking events that occurred on a known date need only turn the page to the correct date. For those looking for an event but uncertain of the date, volume 2 contains a name index and a separate subject index. Instead of page numbers, dates and column letters are given (e.g., Boutros-Ghali, Boutros 1995 Mar 31A). For multiple entries on a single subject or name, entries are arranged under various subtopics. For example, subtopics under China include accidents and disasters in, arms sales by, civil strife in, foreign trade, sports, and more. Unfortunately, the slight indentation of subtopics hampers quick identification of main topics.

Additional features include a summary of events by year and also by decade. Gale's American Decades: 1990-1999 (2001) goes into greater depth on selected national events and people but lacks daily coverage and international scope. These features, along with ease of use and the ability to view events in context and identify trends, make Day by Day: The Nineties the event chronology tool of choice. Recommended for school, public, and academic libraries. Stephen Fadel
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