A Glossary of Feminist Theory. Handbook of American Women's History. Provides short articles on important people, events, and organizations in the history of American women. Each article contains definitions, historical significance, and a brief bibliography. Each entry contains a section placing the topic in context thematically, a summary of the topic's importance, and cross-references to related topics.
Some entries offer an annotated bibliography of major sources.
Appendices include important research centers for women's studies, a directory of women's organizations, and a chronology of key events in U.S. women's history. Women's Studies Encyclopedia. Provides a good introduction to a wide range of issues related to women. Also see A. Comprehensive Resources and Gateways above for links to many Web sites addressing the history of women. American Women's History.