Women's Studies Encyclopedia: Views from the Sciences [Paperback]

Helen Tierney (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1991

Tierney's highly acclaimed Women's Studies Encyclopedia has become the standard in the field, but research on women has proceeded rapidly since its publication. Feminist thought has grown and branched out, and women's conditions have changed markedly in some areas. This revised and expanded edition will meet the continuing need for a multidisciplinary reference tool on all facets of the female condition. With close to 400 contributors, it expands coverage of such areas as violence against women, women in public life, and women in specific countries and regions. Many of the articles are new or completely rewritten, while others have been updated or expanded. The encyclopedia contains information about women from all fields and disciplines of study, written in non-specialist language accessible to all readers. It will continue to be a useful resource for students and scholars doing research outside their fields, and the interested layperson.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Written from a wide-ranging feminist perspective, the first edition of this work (LJ 6/15/89) was a landmark achievement providing concise definitions and historical context for students and scholars alike. This new edition, published a year after Tierney's death, does include some new and revised material. For example, the article on "Rape" was completely rewritten, adding new data and a longer bibliography. There is a completely new article entitled "Science and Women," and information for various countries has been added or updated. Most of the entries, however, are unchanged except to update bibliographies. In many cases this is of no concern, though in others it is, e.g., in the entry for "Absentee Rates" the data used are over ten years old. The most striking change, and greatest improvement, is the arrangement in alphabetical order rather than in three topical volumes. Even though the textual changes are not substantial, most libraries will find that the updated material and improved arrangement justify purchase.?Linda V. Carlisle, Southern Illinois Univ., Edwardsville
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review

“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

“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

“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 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books; First Edition, 1991 edition (April 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872262448
• ISBN-13: 978-0872262447
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,119,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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