A highly accessible overview of the central themes of women's studies, suitable for introductory reading in undergraduate courses or for a more general audience

Entries profile women writers of poetry, fiction, prose, and drama, including Sylvia Plath, Fleur Adcock, and Toni Morrison.

The most influential and distinguished women throughout the world are brought together in this unique single-volume publication. Listing more than 7,500 entries

Over 5,500 detailed biographies of the most eminent, talented and distinguished women in the world today.

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