WOMEN’S STUDIES ENCYCLOPEDIA (3 vol. set)

Book Details

• Author: Helen Tierney (Ed.)

• Edition: 2008

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 1607

• ISBN: 9788131602188

• Language: English

• Release Date: 01-12-2008

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book

The Women's Studies Encyclopedia, edited by the late Helen Tierney, is one of the most acclaimed and widely-used reference sources in the field of women's studies. Named a "Best Reference Book" by Library Journal, the first edition was heralded as a landmark achievement. Since its original publication, research on women has advanced significantly, with feminist thought evolving and women's conditions changing across various domains.

This revised and expanded edition continues to serve as a comprehensive and multidisciplinary reference on all aspects of the female condition. It includes over 700 alphabetically listed entries, contributed by 425 scholars from a wide range of disciplines. The encyclopedia offers in-depth analysis of women and society throughout history and across the world. Coverage has been expanded to include topics such as violence against women, women in public life, and the experiences of women in specific countries and regions. Many of the articles in this edition are new or have been completely rewritten, while others have been updated and expanded to reflect recent developments in the field.

In addition to the entries, the encyclopedia provides extensive bibliographic sources for individual articles and includes a complete general bibliography.

Contents

• Extensive alphabetical entries

• New or completely rewritten articles

• Expanded coverage of current issues affecting women globally

• Bibliographic references for further research

About the Author

Helen Tierney was a Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin and was a renowned scholar in the field of women's studies. Her work has had a significant impact on feminist scholarship, and she remains a key figure in the study of women’s history and gender issues.