Student Companions to American History

<p>An encyclopedia of American women's history this comprehensive reference book features in-depth articles on trends (e.g. birthrates suburban growth) social movements (civil rights feminism) ideas and concepts (domesticity consciousness-raising) institutions (Children's Bureau women in Congress) organizations (Girl Scouts of America League of Women Voters) events (American Revolution) issues (abortion Equal Rights Amendment) key legal cases (Roe v Wade Muller v Oregon) laws and constitutional amendments documents and publications (Ramona Declaration of Sentiments) ethnic and social groups (African American women Latinas) overviews (women's health women in music and literature) and biographies of notable American women. This Companion is a perfect supplement to The Young Oxford History of Women in the United States.<br />Oxford's Student Companions to American History are state-of-the-art references for school and home specifically designed and written for ages 12 through adult. Each book is a concise but comprehensive A-to-Z guide to a major historical period or theme in U.S. history with articles on key issues and prominent individuals. The authors--distinguished scholars well-known in their areas of expertise--ensure that the entries are accurate up-to-date and accessible. Special features include an introductory section on how to use the book further reading lists cross-references chronology and full index.</p>