Books like The encyclopedia of women's history in America by Kathryn Cullen-DuPont

The second edition of The Encyclopedia of Women’s History in America offers an exhaustive, accurate record of the events, movements, court cases, documents, and significant figures that have shaped women’s experiences in the United States. Readers find detailed biographies of colonial poet Anne Bradstreet and contemporary political leaders such as Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, along with updated discussions of domestic violence legislation, anti‑stalking laws, the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban, and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The volume incorporates more than 40 new photographs, a curated selection of primary documents, and an extensive bibliography, making it a concise yet authoritative reference for scholars, students, and general readers. With its clear, thoughtful coverage, this one‑volume encyclopedia serves as an essential resource for exploring how women have contributed to and shaped American society across a broad spectrum of fields.

First publish date: 1996