A to Z of American Women Leaders and Activists (A to Z of Women)

This single-volume biographical encyclopedia offers fascinating coverage of notable American women who have been proven leaders and activists in both the political and socialrealms. Contents......Page 6 Author's Note......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 A......Page 18 B......Page 30 C......Page 52 D......Page 74 E......Page 89 F......Page 92 G......Page 102 H......Page 113 J......Page 136 K......Page 142 L......Page 152 M......Page 161 N......Page 180 O......Page 185 P......Page 188 R......Page 197 S......Page 217 T......Page 243 V......Page 255 W......Page 257 Recommended Sources on American Women Leaders and Activists......Page 276 Entries by Area of Activity......Page 280 Entries by Year of Birth......Page 283 Index......Page 286 Female leaders and activists have been important figures in American life from precolonial times to the present. Some 145 profiles, many accompanied by b&w photos and illustrations, examine the lives and impact of women who led social change. The book is useful as a resource for anyone interested in women's studies and the history of American activism. Langston is professor and chair of the Ethnic Studies Department at California Polytechnic State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Female leaders and activists have been important figures in American life from precolonial times to the present. Some 145 profiles, many accompanied by b&w photos and illustrations, examine the lives and impact of women who led social change. The book is useful as a resource for anyone interested in women's studies and the history of American activism. Langston is professor and chair of the Ethnic Studies Department at California Polytechnic State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Contains alphabetically arranged entries that profile the lives and achievements of over 145 American women leaders and activists, including Abigail Adams, Rosa Parks, Helen Keller, Wilma Mankiller, and Hillary Clinton Offers alphabetically arranged profiles of one hundred forty-five American women, from precolonial times to the present, who overcame enormous odds and led groups or movements to bring about social changes.