Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Gender and Sexuality Studies
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Limited, John; Wiley-Interscience; Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 2800
ISBN-13: 9781405196949
Subjects: Sex role; Queer theory; Sex; Women's studies
Description: "The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Gender and Sexuality Studies provides an invaluable resource for students and scholars in the overlapping areas of gender, feminist, queer, masculinity, and sexuality studies; and acknowledges the growing interdisciplinary impact of these fields. Edited by a first rate team of geographically diverse scholars drawn from disciplines across the social sciences and humanities with international reputations in the field Entries are written in an approachable and accessible manner and include a short bibliography and a list of cross-references. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach across allied social sciences including sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, politics, contemporary history, and psychology Attention paid to the identification and inclusion of feminist authors and activists, women's non-governmental organizations, and key texts, events and legislation that have either enhanced or curtailed women's rights Of interest to college and university libraries as well as women's organizations, research institutes, and public libraries"--

"Provides an invaluable resource for students and scholars in the overlapping areas of gender, feminist, queer, and sexuality studies; and acknowledges the growing interdisciplinary impact of these fields"--