In addition to providing dates, names, and descriptions of events in the history of management theory, Roth's (business, Allentown College St. Francis de Sales) interprets their significance from a variety of perspectives, including philosophical, religious, scientific, economic, sociological, and psychological. His systematic approach breaks down disciplinary boundaries and sets events into the contexts both of their own time and circumstance, and in the development of business theory since the Middle Ages. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)