Historical Dictionary of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2nd ed.

By Kathleen Sheldon

Subjects: Women, History, dictionaries, Dictionaries, Women, africa, African women; African history, Feminism, History

Description: The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on individual African women in history, politics, religion, and the arts; on important events, organizations, and publications; and on topics important to women in general (marriage, fertility, employment) and to African women in particular (market women, child marriage, queen mothers). This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Women in Africa.