New Reference Book: Gender and Women’s Leadership

Gender and Women’s Leadership edited by Karen O’Conner, Sage, 2010. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 OC5G This 2 volume set looks at the “…role leaders play in all facets of human activity…” (xiii).  Most of the 101 entries … Continued

New Reference Book: Violence Against Women in Families and Relationships

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Violence Against Women in Families and Relationships, edited by Evan Stark and Eve S. Buzawa, ABC-Clio; Praeger, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 P88V A 4-volume set with a theme to each volume: V. 1 – Victimization and … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Women’s Folklore and Folklife

Encyclopedia of Women’s Folklore and Folklife, edited by Liz Locke, Theresa A. Vaughan, and Pauline Greenhill,  Greenwood, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 L79W Folklore about and related to women and their lives. This two volume set includes … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society

Encyclopedia of Gender and Society edited by Jodi O’Brien, Sage Publications, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 306.7 Ob6G A 2-volume set focusing on gender scholarship.  Articles cover many categories including: art, popular culture, sports, body image and health, … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Women in Religious Art

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian Encyclopedia of Women in Religious Art by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, Continuum Publishing Co., 1996. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 704.9424 A quick, specialized dictionary focused on images, roles and symbols related to women in religious … Continued