ISBN:
9781317471622
,
1317471628
Sprache:
Englisch
Seiten:
Online Ressource (3 volumes)
Paralleltitel:
Erscheint auch als Appleby, Joyce Encyclopedia of Women in American History
DDC:
305.4097303
Schlagwort(e):
Women Encyclopedias
;
History
;
United States
;
United States
;
Women Encyclopedias History
;
Women Encyclopedias History
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies
;
Women
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations
;
Encyclopedias
;
History
;
United States
;
Electronic books Encyclopedias
;
History
Kurzfassung:
This illustrated encyclopedia examines the unique influence and contributions of women in every era of American history, from the colonial period to the present. It not only covers the issues that have had an impact on women, but also traces the influence of women's achievements on society as a whole. Divided into three chronologically arranged volumes, the set includes historical surveys and thematic essays on central issues and political changes affecting women's lives during each period. These are followed by A-Z entries on significant events and social movements, laws, court cases and more
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
v.1 Coloization, revolution and the new nation, 1585-1820v. 2. Civil War, western expansion, and industrialization, 1820-1900 -- v. 3. Surrerage, world war, and modern times, 1900-present.
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references. - Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed July 21, 2015)
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