First-hand information complemented by thoroughly researched editorial entries - this is the formula behind the singularly exhaustive survey of some 70,000 scholars currently working in academic institutions throughout German-speaking countries. Entries comprise relevant biographical data, addresses, details on fields of research and work, as well as a selected bibliography. The Appendix provides a necrology, an index of special fields, a calendar of special birthdays plus a list of all German-language universities and colleges.