In the last decade, the topic of motherhood has emerged as a distinct and established field of scholarly inquiry. A cursory review of motherhood research reveals that hundreds of scholarly articles have been published on almost everymotherhood theme imaginable. The Encyclopedia of Motherhood is a collection of approximately 700 articles in a three-volume, A-to-Z set exploring major topics related to motherhood, from geographical, historical and cultural entries to anthropological and psychological contributions. In human society, few institutions are as important as motherhood, and this unique encyclopedia capturesthe interdisciplinary foundation of the subject in one convenient reference. The Encyclopedia is a comprehensive resource designed to provide an understanding of the complexities of motherhood for academic and public libraries, and is written by academics and institutional experts in the social and behaviouralsciences.
- ISBN: 978-1-4129-6846-1
- Editorial: Sage Publications
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 1640
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 3
- Idioma: Inglés