(Ebook) Political and Historical Encyclopedia of Women by C. Faure ISBN 9781579582371, 1579582370

(Ebook) Political and Historical Encyclopedia of Women by C. Faure ISBN 9781579582371, 1579582370

The original French edition of this encyclopedia, the Encyclopedie politique et historique des femmes, Second Edition has been lauded by French reviewers, and now Routledge is proud 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 39 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. The Encyclopedia will be a vital research tool for anyone interested in: Women's Studies, Politics, Social Studies, World History, Gender Studies, Geopolitics and Cultural Studies.