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Duncan, Joyce

 
9780313316609: Ahead of Their Time: A Biographical Dictionary of Risk-Taking Women
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ISBN 10: 0313316600 ISBN 13: 9780313316609
Editorial: Greenwood, 2001

Sinopsis

This unique reference work brings together a wealth of information about pioneering women who took risks and made remarkable strides in a diversity of fields. Whether in the name of science, sport, or humanitarianism, the spirit of adventure runs through the lives of these 75 daring woman who broke down barriers as they explored the far reaches of the globe, the depths of the seas, and the lofty expanses of space. These inspiring profiles investigate a wide range of notable women from throughout history and from around the globe. Included are the familiar and famous names such as Amelia Earhart, Jane Goodall, and Margaret Mead. Lesser known but equally inspiring women for whom it is more difficult to find information are also included, from early explorers to recent role models. An appendix offers short vignettes about women on whom little information is available, but whose accomplishments are significant particularly when they may have played a part in the contributions of other women cited here. This biographical dictionary will be a valuable research tool for students looking for information on a specific person, from a particular profession, time period or country of origin. For easy reference, alphabetized entries identify the subjects' country of origin and field of pursuit, and appendices list the names by these categories. Each biographical entry offers further suggested readings on the subject, and a more inclusive bibliography follows.

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Joyce Duncan is a Lecturer of Cross-Disciplinary Studies at East Tennessee State University. She is the author of Ahead of Their Time: A Biographical Dictionary of Risk-Taking Women (Greenwood, 2001) and edited Sport in American Culture (2004).

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Editorial
Greenwood
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0313316600
ISBN 13 
9780313316609
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
328
Contacto del fabricante
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