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From Suffrage to the Senate [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of American Women in Politics
A comprehensive and valuable compendium of biographies of leading women in U.S. politics, past and present, and an examination of the wide range of women's movements. With an emphasis on modern pioneers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds such as Madeleine Albright, Linda Chavez-Thompson, Shirley Chisholm, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Winona LaDuke, and Patsy Mink, From Suffrage to the Senate covers the individuals, organizations, movements, publications, milestones, legislative victories, and court cases that have changed the face of American politics. The in depth coverage also traces the political heritage of the abolition, labor, suffrage, temperance, and reproductive rights movements.
• Includes biographies of every female U.S. representative, senator, and cabinet member • Bibliographical references follow each entry • Chronology of 150 years of women's history
• Includes biographies of every female U.S. representative, senator, and cabinet member • Bibliographical references follow each entry • Chronology of 150 years of women's history
923 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1999
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November 19, 2015O'Dea, S. (2013). From suffrage to the Senate : America's political women : an encyclopedia of leaders, causes & issues. Millerton, New York: Grey House Pub..
Citation by: Mary K Smith
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia/Biographical Reference
Content/Scope: Comprehensive collection of biographies of leading women in U.S. politics, past and present, and an examination of the wide range of women's movements.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Non-sexist and unbiased. Promotes feminism and women's rights
Arrangement/Presentation: Begins with a Preface, then Introduction. Followed by significant women listed in alphabetical order. There are two appendixes that include documents and facts and statistics.
Relation to other works: There are other women's history encyclopedias and biographical references, but this is significant because it contains both.
Accessibility/Diversity: Women of all races appear in this reference and would appeal to a diverse group of students.
Cost: $255
Professional Review: O’DEA, Suzanne. From Suffrage to the Senate: America’s Political Women; An Encyclopedia of Leaders, Causes and Issues. 3rd. ed. 2 vols. 1520p. appendix. bibliog. chron. index. Grey House. 2013. Tr $225. ISBN 9781619250109.
"An engaging tool that would be useful in high school, public, and academic libraries looking for an overview of the political history of women in the US." -Booklist
"Collections needing additional material on American politics will find this a useful resource." -School Library Journal
Citation by: Mary K Smith
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia/Biographical Reference
Content/Scope: Comprehensive collection of biographies of leading women in U.S. politics, past and present, and an examination of the wide range of women's movements.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Non-sexist and unbiased. Promotes feminism and women's rights
Arrangement/Presentation: Begins with a Preface, then Introduction. Followed by significant women listed in alphabetical order. There are two appendixes that include documents and facts and statistics.
Relation to other works: There are other women's history encyclopedias and biographical references, but this is significant because it contains both.
Accessibility/Diversity: Women of all races appear in this reference and would appeal to a diverse group of students.
Cost: $255
Professional Review: O’DEA, Suzanne. From Suffrage to the Senate: America’s Political Women; An Encyclopedia of Leaders, Causes and Issues. 3rd. ed. 2 vols. 1520p. appendix. bibliog. chron. index. Grey House. 2013. Tr $225. ISBN 9781619250109.
"An engaging tool that would be useful in high school, public, and academic libraries looking for an overview of the political history of women in the US." -Booklist
"Collections needing additional material on American politics will find this a useful resource." -School Library Journal
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