Chaudhuri (Indian Statistical Institute, India) and Stenger (University of Manheim, Germany) review the sampling literature of the past decade in this second edition of a tool for graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Covering essential aspects of theory and methods of survey sampling, the authors take care to avoid being dogmatic and do not take sides in their presentation. The book can also be used as a reference for researchers and practitioners. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)