Political and Historical Encyclopedia of Women (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781579582371)

The original French edition of this encyclopedia, the Encyclopédie politique et historique des femmes, Second Edition has been lauded by French reviewers, and now Routledge is pleased to publish this acclaimed resource in an English language edition. From the Salic Law in medieval France to the American Revolution to today's women's representation in American and European politics, this valuable resource discusses women's participation in Western political and historical transformation. The 40 authoritative in-depth articles, written by an international team of scholars, examine women's activism in areas such as voting, emancipation, equality, and democracy, providing students and general readers with an indispensable resource.

Author: Christine Fauré
ISBN-10: 1579582370
ISBN-13: 9781579582371
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 07/29/2003
Pages: 564
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.60lbs
Size: 12.10h x 7.60w x 1.29d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2002 pg. 2002
Booklist 08/01/2003 pg. 2015
Library Journal 09/01/2003 pg. 156
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 409
Choice 03/01/2004 pg. 1347
Library Journal 08/01/2003