A to Z of American Women Leaders and Activists
- ISBN-10
- 1438107927
- ISBN-13
- 9781438107929
- Category
- Women civic leaders
- Pages
- 305
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-01-01
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Author
- Donna Hightower-Langston
Description
Presents biographical profiles of American women leaders and activists, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.
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