Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The Political and Historical Encyclopedia of Women carves a unique niche for itself among Fitzroy Dearborn's translations of notable modern French reference works.
Created under the direction of Christine Faure of the French Centre National de Recherche Scientifique, the Encyclopedie politique et historique des femmes sheds new light on the largely ignored subject of women's participation in Western political and historical change. Faure's international team of 42 authors has put together 39 fascinating articles that French reviewers have described as "remarkable", "impressive", and "monumental".
Synopsis
The original French edition of this encyclopedia, the Encyclop die politique et historique des femmes, Second Edition has been lauded by French reviewers, and now Routledge is pleased 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 40 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.
Synopsis
Created under the direction of Christine Faure of the French Centre National de Recherche Scientifique, the "Political and Historical Encyclopedia of Women (translated from the French reference work, "Encyclopedie politique et historique des femmes) offers new insight into the largely ignored subject of women's participation in Western political and historical change. An international team of forty-two authors has assembled thrity-nine captivating articles that French reviewers have described as "remarkable, " "impressive" and "monumental."