Notable American Women A Biographical Dictionary - Completing the Twentieth Century

Name: Notable American Women A Biographical Dictionary - Completing the Twentieth Century
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ISBN: 9780674014886

ISBN-10: 067401488X

ISBN-13: 9780674014886

Edition: 2005

Authors: Susan Ware, Stacy Braukman

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The publication of the first volumes of Notable American Women in 1971 was a watershed event in women's history. By uncovering and documenting the enormous contributions that women had made--previously overlooked or underappreciated--this important reference work changed the way historians thought and wrote about American history. This latest volume brings the project up to date, with entries on almost 500 women whose death dates fall between January 1, 1976, and December 31, 1999. The era they shared coincides with the great expansion of opportunities for women in the twentieth century. You will find here stars of the golden ages of radio, film, dance, and television; scientists and…

Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication date: 2/9/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 864
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 3.278
Language: English



Preface


Introduction: A Century of Women


Notable American Women


Index of Biographies by Field


Index of Contributors