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Encyclopedia of Women and World Religion — Print

"RUSA named this enyclopedia an Outstanding Reference Source for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries for 1999. As intended by the editor, the articles should be accessible to interested high-school students and to general readers. The writers have maintained a respectable level of scholarship, making the encyclopedia appropriate for academic libraries as well." -- Reference & User Services Quarterly (Fall 1999)

"This encyclopedia is definitely unique..." -- Reference & User Services Quarterly (Fall 1999)

"The goals of this excellent encyclopedia -- to include as many different viewpoints as possible, and to avoid the domination of a Western viewpoint -- are borne out in contributions from many scholars, who include established and new researchers." -- CHOICE (July/August 1999)

"A rich resource about women and religion throughout the world, most highly recommended for collections supporting women's studies, religion, or sociology." -- CHOICE (July/August 1999)

"The well-written, well-researched articles are signed, have bibliographies, and cover topics ranging from traditional to emerging religions. Prominent, trailblazing women are included as entries, as are themes such as ordination, adultery, ghosts, femininity, and feminisms, which are found in many religions." -- CHOICE (July/August 1999)

"The world's religions have had a lot to say about and to women and women have had a lot to say about those religions. The Encyclopedia of Women and World Religion records this exchange as it has been carried out in art, architecture, cultural customs, literature, deities, devotional practices, belief systems, and individual lives of women religious leaders... provides insightful discussions of a heretofore neglected topic. " -- Rettig on Reference (June 1999)

"Encyclopedia of Women and World Religion is an excellent resource, owing in no small measure to the fact that it is one of a kind." -- Booklist/RBB (June 1, 1999)

"What is particularly unique about this source is that entries strive to describe the experiences of women in particular traditions or state the relevance of a particular practice to women..." -- Booklist/RBB (June 1, 1999)

"...the work is recommended primarily for academic libraries, although larger public libraries might also consider it." -- Booklist/RBB (June 1, 1999)

"...almost everything this reviewer sought appeared either as an article or a cross reference." -- Library Journal (May 1, 1999)

"The list of contributors, female and male, including some international scholars, is extensive and impressive." -- Library Journal (May 1, 1999)

"Accessible to the general reader and a useful initial reference for academics, religious professionals, and seekers, these unique volumes are essential for all libraries." -- Library Journal (May 1, 1999)