Encyclopedias
These encyclopedias will also provide some background. Search for more on the library homepage or in Credo.
- Credo Reference (Library Database)Online database of Encyclopedias and Reference Sources.
Encyclopedia of world poverty. by Call Number: HV12 .E54 2006 CFL Floor 2 ReferenceGood overview of Kenya, as well as other countries.
Feminism and women's rights worldwide. by Call Number: REF HQ1180 .F424 2010 -- REFERENCE AREABOOKS IN LIBRARY - USE INDEX AT BACK OF EACH VOLUME v. 1. Heritage, roles, and issues -- v. 2. Mental and physical health -- v. 3. Feminisim as human rights. Volume 3 is most useful, followed by volume 1 for 225 topics.
Native peoples of the world: an encyclopedia of groups, cultures, and contemporary issues. by Call Number: GN380 .N383 2013 CFL Floor 2 ReferenceCountry overviews provide good background. Use the index to check to see if there are specifics relevant to women.
Routledge international encyclopedia of women[electronic resource] :global women's issues and knowledge.Vol. 1,Ability--Education: Globalization. by Call Number: REF HQ 1115 .R69 2000 -- REFERENCE AREAVOL 1 ONLINE BOOK , but only volume 1 is online. MOST USEFUL FOR ALL OF THE TOPICS--You will need the index in Volume 4 to find specific countries. The entire 4 volume encyclopedia is in the library REF HQ 1115 .R69 2000
Women in developing countries: a reference handbook. by Call Number: REF HQ1870.9 .K577 2011 -- REFERENCE AREALess detailed & useful than books above. Countries & the selected topics don't match up as well in this book.
