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Much more than a simple A to Z arrangement of biographies as the title might suggest, this estimable two-volume reference does profile individuals, but context, history, and milestones are the primary emphases. For instance the first chapter, which deals with the battle for the vote, comprises a thorough history, a table listing the details of state ratification of the 19th Amendment, another table on global expansion of voting rights from 1881 to 1920, and a listing of prominent women's rights pioneers (by state); it also includes profiles of suffrage leaders. Similarly thorough, subsequent chapters treat state representatives, state senators, US representatives and senators, governors, mayors, presidential and vice presidential candidates, cabinet and subcabinet members, ambassadors, pioneers in the judiciary, the various courts, and political action committees. The final chapter is a state-by-state guide. Weatherford (history, U. of South Florida) is clearly passionate about women's history and is sole author. CQ Press is an imprint of Sage Publications. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
