Women in psychology : a bio-bibliographic sourcebook /

Extends the editors' earlier examinations of the lives and work of psychology's frequently ignored foremothers (Models of Achievement, CH, Dec'83; Eminent Women in Psychology, 1980). After a comprehensive selection process, 36 women whose scholarship has had a significant impact on psychology and epistemology were selected for inclusion: 14 born between 1847 and 1900; 8 born between 1901 and 1915; and 14 born between 1916 and 1945. In addition to the chapters detailing the personal and professional careers of each of these psychologists, O'Connell and Russo provide separate sections: general bibliographic resources relevant to all women contributors to psychology, including specific references for 185 individual women; a summary of American Psychological Association and American Psychological Foundation awards honoring the contributions of individual women through 1988; and a chronology of birth years and places for the 36 primary subjects of the book, with a listing of the major areas within psychology most significantly influenced by each of their contributions. The biographies, each written by different psychologists, are somewhat diverse in style and content, but all make for interesting reading. More importantly, this book will serve as a valuable resource for teachers and scholars alike. All levels of readers. -B. Ayers-Nachamkin, Wilson College