This annotated bibliography of recent articles and books on academic rankings updates an article in the Spring 1986 "RQ." Items are listed by subject and ranking in general; individual guides; subject areas including accounting, advertising, biogeography, business, communications, data communications, economics, music, publishing,…

This research based theory suggests the concept of centrality (how closely a unit's purposes match those central to the organization) affects internal resource allocations, environmental power, institutional power, and resource negotiation strategies in colleges and universities. A figure, tables, an appendix, and 30 references are provided. (DCS)