The Northeastern dictionary of women's biography /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
compiler and editor, Jennifer Uglow ; assistant editor on first edition (for science, mathematics, and medicine), Frances Hinton.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
3rd ed. /
Statement of Responsibility Relating to Edition
revising editor on third edition, Maggy Hendry.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boston :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Northeastern University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1999.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xvii, 622 pages ;
Dimensions
24 cm
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Published in Great Britain under the title: The Macmillan dictionary of women's biography.
Text of Note
Revised edition of: The continuum dictionary of women's biography. New expanded ed. 1989.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages ix-xvii) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"Revised and updated, The Northeastern Dictionary of Women's Biography profiles the lives and achievements of more than 2,100 outstanding women. International in scope and stretching from ancient times to the present day, the list of women represented here encompasses those who have played important roles in history and society. Their accomplishments are as diverse as their backgrounds. They include artists, teachers, politicians, athletes, scientists, pioneers, businesswomen, and activists, as well as those who were simply willing to challenge the status quo. A celebration of the lives of remarkable women, this unique book is a reference for students and general readers alike."--Jacket.