Handbook of American Women′s History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780761916352)

This exceptional reference presents short articles on key people, events, and ideas that have shaped the history of women in the United States. Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition features more than 100 new entries as well as, for the first time, photographs and artwork illustrating key concepts.

Aimed at librarians, students, and teachers, the Handbook of American Women′s History provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary view of a fascinating field of study. Arranged alphabetically, each entry is accompanied by a bibliography of primary and secondary sources to which interested readers can turn for more information. Editors Angela M. Howard and Frances M. Kavenik also provide an extensive subject/name index and end-of-entry cross-referencing to make the book an invaluable resource.

Author: Angela Howard
ISBN-10: 0761916350
ISBN-13: 9780761916352
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2000
Pages: 744
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 5.18lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.90w x 2.01d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/15/2000 pg. 845
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2000 pg. 100
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 411
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2001 pg. 164
Booklist 03/01/2002 pg. 1172