The Eleanor Roosevelt Encyclopedia

Perhaps the most important woman in 20th century America, Eleanor Roosevelt fascinates scholar and layperson alike. This exciting encyclopedia brings together basic information illuminating her complex career and making the interaction between her private and public lives accessible to scholars, students, and the general public. Written by scholars—including the most eminent Eleanor Roosevelt and New Deal scholars—journalists, and those who knew her, the 200 plus entries in this book provide easy access to material showing how Eleanor Roosevelt changed the First Lady's role in politics, widened opportunities for women, became a liberal leader during the Cold War era, and served as a guiding spirit at the United Nations. A unique resource, the book provides an introduction to American history through the vantage point of a woman who both represented her times and moved beyond them.

Illuminating her multifaceted career, life, and relationships, The Eleanor Roosevelt Encyclopedia offers the reader an unparalleled opportunity to examine the complicated and fascinating life of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Illuminates Eleanor Roosevelt's multifaceted life, career, and relationships.

VOYA

Consistently listed as one of the most influential women of the twentieth century, Eleanor Roosevelt continues to serve as a role model for young women around the world. This single volume showcases the many and diverse facets of her life as a teacher, journalist, broadcaster, diplomat, political activist, and crusader for human rights. A chronology of Roosevelt's life and career and well-known quotations are helpful features. The index is comprehensive and the bibliographic information at the end of most entries provides guidance for further reading. Beginning with Jane Addams and ending with Zionism, the encyclopedia is filled with rich details about Roosevelt's public and personal lives. Replete with detailed entries about individuals as well as organizations, policies, and social movements, this volume provides a user-friendly resource that will be invaluable to teachers and students at the middle through high school levels. It makes for fascinating reading about a perennially intriguing woman, who despite frequent and strident criticism, still managed to remain true to her personal beliefs and by so doing, opened the door to politics for generations of women to come. Index. Illus. Photos. Biblio. Further Reading. Chronology. 2001, Greenwood, 656p. PLB $65. Ages 11 to 18. Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

MAURINE H. BEASLEY is Professor of Journalism at the University of Maryland, where she specializes in women and media.

HOLLY C. SHULMAN is Research Associate Professor at the University of Virginia.

HENRY R. BEASLEY has been Director of International Affairs for the National Marine Fisheries Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce.