Political and Historical Encyclopedia of Women [Hardcover]

Christine Fauré (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1579582370 | ISBN-13: 978-1579582371 | Edition: 1

The original French edition of this encyclopedia, the Encyclopedie politique et historique des femmes, Second Edition has been lauded by French reviewers, and now Routledge is proud 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 39 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. The Encyclopedia will be a vital research tool for anyone interested in: Women's Studies, Politics, Social Studies, World History, Gender Studies, Geopolitics and Cultural Studies.

Editorial Reviews

Review

[An] impressive collection.... Academic women's studies and history collections should include this work as an essential and welcome addition. All academic libraries should regard this as highly recommended. Larger public libraries wishing to both broaden and deepen their offerings in the areas of European women's history should consider as well.... Christine Fauré has edited a work without direct comparison that achieves its stated goal admirably.
–Reference & User Services Quarterly, Spring 2004

The essays, written by established scholars, are authoritative.... Many libraries will find both the breadth of the coverage and the length of the articles (mostly 12,000 words) useful for nonspecialist patrons who want a substantial but not overwhelming discussion. Recommended for public and academic libraries.
–Library Journal, September 1, 2003

Recommended..
–Choice, March 2004

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (July 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579582370
• ISBN-13: 978-1579582371
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,727,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)