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May 2007 Spotlight: Gender, LGBT, and Women's Studies Resources
Selected UCC Resources: Gender Studies LGBT Studies Women's Studies
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Selected Resources at the UCC Library
Gender & Sexuality Studies
International Encyclopedia of Sexuality
A three-volume reference that explores practices worldwide, each article focuses on the customs, politics, and traditions of a particular country. REF 306.7 I
The Red Queen: sex and the evolution of human nature
"Referring to Lewis Carroll's Red Queen from Through the Looking-Glass, a character who has to keep running to stay in the same place, Matt Ridley demonstrates why sex is humanity's best strategy for outwitting its constantly mutating internal predators. The Red Queen answers dozens of other riddles of human nature and culture -- including why men propose marriage [and] the method behind our maddening notions of beauty." NEW 599.938 R
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Events, 1848-2006
Part of the "Great Events from History" series, this two-volume encyclopedia lists U.S. events of historical importance to the LGBT community in alphabetical order. REF 306.76 G
The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
A primer about the legal status of LGBT individuals and those involved in activism related to LGBT issues (for and against), organized in an accessible question and answer format, with relevant case decisions and laws listed in the footnotes. 306.766 H
Chronology of Women's History
A timeline resource of major events, trends, and influences on and by women throughout history and across the world, from ancient times to the 1990s. REF 305.4 O
Encyclopedia of Women and World Religion
Brief entries on activities, events, and figures associated with women and religions, each written by an expert in the area of study. Entries are listed in alphabetical order by broad topic, with a bibliography of resources for further research at the end. Two volumes, includes an index. REF 200.82 E
Are Women Human? : and other international dialogues
This collection of essays by Catharine MacKinnon collect twenty years worth of thought, study and speech on women's legal rights worldwide. Selected topics from the table of contents include "On Torture," and "Rape, Genocide, and Women's Human Rights." NEW 341.4858 M
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