The Schlager Anthology of Women's History offers a modern, original library reference set covering women's history from ancient times to the present day. Modeled after the award-winning Schlager Anthology of Black America, this 3-volume set traces women's history through more than 200 critical historical documents: speeches, letters, court opinions, interviews, legislative documents, and more. Designed for high-school and undergraduate college students as well as general researchers, this set features carefully excerpted document texts, brief introductions to each source, and short-answer questions designed to facilitate skills related to analyzing primary sources and using historical evidence. The set is edited by Dr. Kelli McCoy (Point Loma Nazarene University) and features the contributions of numerous scholars.
Supported Courses
With its breadth of content, The Schlager Anthology of Women's History supports students and researchers in numerous courses, including:
- Women's History
- Gender Studies
- U.S. History
- American Studies
- World History
- Western Civilization
The set offers an essential resource for students and researchers exploring topics regarding the cultural, social, and political influence of women throughout history. Additionally, the set is useful for Women's History Month activities.
Approach and Organization
The Schlager Anthology of Women's History features carefully curated documents along with scholarly introductions that put each document into its historical context. In addition, highly targeted activities help students engage with and analyze each textual document. The set is organized into 15 chapters, ranging from “Women and Gender in the Ancient World” to “Justice Movements in the Twenty-first Century.” Each chapter includes an introductory essay about the subject and contents found within it as well as a list of Further Reading resources—books, articles, and websites.
The Schlager Anthology of Women's History gives educators an unparalleled resource to support their instruction and gives students and researchers a fresh, modern, and engaging way to examine historical documents. This essential tool helps students and researchers better understand the history and cultural impact of women in history. Inclusive and accessible to a wide range of researchers, The Schlager Anthology of Women's History is an essential reference tool for your library.
