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An outgrowth of the author's doctoral dissertation, this work by Hemus (Royal Holloway, London) is a much-needed volume on the contributions of women in the Dada movement. Women in Dada: Essays on Sex, Gender, and Identity (1998), ed. by Naomi Sawelson-Gorse, was the first book to view Dada through the lens of gender studies. Hemus, however, focuses on the contributions of five European women who were innovative and critical to the movement. Her detailed study of these important women, three of whom were not included in the previous volume, is a welcome addition to a more complete understanding of the Dada movement. Accompanying the scholarly apparatus of this volume are plentiful illustrations of fine quality, 16 of which are in color. Hemus includes footnotes and a complete bibliography (divided into general resources followed by materials on each artist). An ample index adds to the usefulness of this work. Summing Up: Essential. Academic libraries supporting lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers. R. A. Lockard University of Pittsburgh
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