Women's studies encyclopedia

"The first edition of this work was a landmark achievement providing concise definitions and historical context for students and scholars alike. This new edition...does include some new and revised material. ...The most striking change, and greatest improvement, is the arrangement in alphabetical order...most libraries will find that the updated material and improved arrangement justify the purchase."-Library Journal "The Women's Studies Encyclopedia answers a great need for information on women's studies in all fields and endeavors. It is a multi-disciplinary reference tool."-International Social Science Review "Women's Studies Encyclopedia is a very good source of information for anyone studying women, feminism, or social issues. It is a valuable resource for any university, public, or school library."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin "In view of the male-centered coverage of general encyclopedias, the 2d edition of Helen Tierney's vast compendium on gender issues affecting women is a welcome addition to the reference shelf....References are...substantial and up-to-date."-American Reference Books Annual "Today, when feminist scholarship has penetrated almost every corner of the academy, these sorts of grand, synthesizing projects are needed more than ever. The Women's Studies Encyclopedia stands a lasting tribute to Helen Tierney's vision and persistence."-Feminist Collections "[T]his encyclopedia, international in scope, does a very good job of providing reliable information on a wide range of historical, biological, social, economic, scientific, political, and religious topics as they relate to women throughout history....It is a basic tool for public, high school, and academic library collections."-Reference for Students--GaleGroup.com " T his encyclopedia, international in scope, does a very good job of providing reliable information on a wide range of historical, biological, social, economic, scientific, political, and religious topics as they relate to women throughout history....It is a basic tool for public, high school, and academic library collections."-Reference for Students--GaleGroup.com ?Women's Studies Encyclopedia is a very good source of information for anyone studying women, feminism, or social issues. It is a valuable resource for any university, public, or school library.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ?The Women's Studies Encyclopedia answers a great need for information on women's studies in all fields and endeavors. It is a multi-disciplinary reference tool.?-International Social Science Review ?In view of the male-centered coverage of general encyclopedias, the 2d edition of Helen Tierney's vast compendium on gender issues affecting women is a welcome addition to the reference shelf....References are...substantial and up-to-date.?-American Reference Books Annual ?Today, when feminist scholarship has penetrated almost every corner of the academy, these sorts of grand, synthesizing projects are needed more than ever. The Women's Studies Encyclopedia stands a lasting tribute to Helen Tierney's vision and persistence.?-Feminist Collections ?[T]his encyclopedia, international in scope, does a very good job of providing reliable information on a wide range of historical, biological, social, economic, scientific, political, and religious topics as they relate to women throughout history....It is a basic tool for public, high school, and academic library collections.?-Reference for Students--GaleGroup.com ?The first edition of this work was a landmark achievement providing concise definitions and historical context for students and scholars alike. This new edition...does include some new and revised material. ...The most striking change, and greatest improvement, is the arrangement in alphabetical order...most libraries will find that the updated material and improved arrangement justify the purchase.?-Library Journal Read more...