The Oxford encyclopedia of women in world history / Bonnie G. Smith, editor in chief.
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TextPublication details: Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press, 2008Description: 4 v. : ill. 29 cmISBN: - 9780195148909 (alk. paper)
- HQ 1121 .Ox22 2008
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
v. 1. Abayomi - Czech Republic -- v. 2. Dance - Judith -- v. 3. Kaffka - Service sector -- v. 4. Seton - Zea, Directory of contributors, Topical outline of entries, Index.
Surveys the contributions of women to world history. Thge nearly, 1,250 entroes cover all periods and places. Regional surveys and nearly 700 represntative biographies explore the roles of women have played and hundreds of countries from prehistory to the present. The worldwide perspective also is emphasized in comparative article on politics, economics, culture and society. Individual entries examine the representation of women in law codes, world religions, literature and art, as well as access to education, property and health services. Other articles explore the role of women in global movements, from salvery and the crusades to world wars and contemporary globalization. Great attention is given the issues affecting individual women in their community. Numerous entries explore marriage, family, divorce, abortions, widowhood, sexuality. Includes 450 illustrations.
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