Biographical Dictionary of ScottishWomenElizabeth L. Ewan, Sue Innes, Sian Reynolds, Rose Pipes Edinburgh University Press, 27 juin 2007 - 440 pages This single-volume dictionary presents the lives ofindividual Scottish women from earliest times to the present. Drawing on newscholarship and a wide network of professional and amateur historians, itthrows light on the experience of women from every class and category inScotland and among the worldwide Scottish diaspora.The BiographicalDictionary of Scottish Women is written for the general reading public andfor students of Scottish history and society. It is scholarly in itsapproach to evidence and engaging in the manner of its presentation. Eachentry makes sense of its subject in narrative terms, telling a story ratherthan simply offering information. The book is as enjoyable to read as it iseasy and valuable to consult. It is a unique and important contribution tothe history of women and Scotland.The publisher acknowledges support fromthe Scottish Arts Council and the Scottish Executive Equalities Unit towardsthe publication of this title. |
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The Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women: From the Earliest Times to 2004 Elizabeth Ewan,Sue Innes,Sian Reynolds,Rose Pipes Aucun aperçu disponible - 2006 |
The Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women: From the Earliest Times to 2004 Elizabeth Ewan,Sue Innes,Sian Reynolds,Rose Pipes Aucun aperçu disponible - 2007 |
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