For a distinguished book of non-fiction by an American author that is not eligible for consideration in any other category, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Fin-De Siecle Vienna: Politics And Culture , by Carl E. Schorske (Knopf )
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in General Nonfiction in 1981:
The Jury
The Jury
John Barkham(Chair)
Syndicated Book Reviewer
Frances FitzGerald*
Author
William K. Robertson
Book Editor, Miami Herald
Winners in General Nonfiction
1981 Prize Winners
Dave Anderson
For his commentary on sports.
Jonathan Yardley
For his book reviews.