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Book, 2002
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A specialist in women's history, Kuhlman (western civilization, Washington State U.) offers general readers profiles of extraordinary women throughout human history. The entries themselves are alphabetical, but within topical sections that are also alphabetical. Among them are adventurers and athletes, performers, political activists, science and health practitioners, and writers. Appendices list entries by country and century; names are included in the index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Details the lives of 260 women of historical importance arranged by their contributions to religion, science, politics, journalism, the performing arts, education, the visual arts, and women's rights.
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