Native American Women : A Biographical Dictionary (Biographical Dictionaries of Minority Women Ser.)

Bataille, Gretchen M. (editor); Lisa, Laurie (editor)

ISBN 10: 0824052676 / ISBN 13: 9780824052676

Published by Garland Publishing, Incorporated, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1993

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Ex-library with usual marks. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Native American Women : A Biographical Dictionary (Biographical Dictionaries of Minority Women Ser.)
• Publisher: Garland Publishing, Incorporated, New York, NY, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824052676
• ISBN 13: 9780824052676
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Thus.
• Condition: Very Good - (ex-library)
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Ex-Library

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Synopsis

This A-Z reference contains 275 biographical entries on Native American women, past and present, from many different walks of life. Written by more than 70 contributors, most of whom are leading American Indian historians, the entries examine the complex and diverse roles of Native American women in contemporary and traditional cultures. This new edition contains 32 new entries and updated end-of-article bibliographies. Appendices list entries by area of woman's specialization, state of birth, and tribe; also includes photos and a comprehensive index.

Review

"The strengths of the volume are found in its readable entries, end references, and diverse coverage. A good title for undergraduate programs and large public libraries, and a good general source for both women's and Native American studies."
-"Choice, December 2001
"The list of contributors is a veritable who's who of persons working in the field of Native American studies.... Overall this volume is exceptional...recommended for academic libraries as well as public and high school libraries that need a new resource in this area."
-"Booklist/RBB