ABSTRACT

This book is the only complete and up-to-date annotated bibliography available on women's activities and contributions in the creation and performance of music through the ages. Encompassing major books, articles and recordings published over the past five decades, the book examines a broad cross-section of contemporary thought, with each entry - with over 500 devoted to resources from countries outside the US - including annotation along with a critical description of content.

chapter I|19 pages

Reference Works

chapter II|8 pages

Women in United States and World History

chapter III|7 pages

Music Histories of Women

chapter IV|9 pages

Collections of Essays

chapter V|37 pages

Feminist Theory and Cultural Studies

chapter VI|35 pages

Feminist Methods and Viewpoints in Music

chapter VII|8 pages

Issues of Sexuality

chapter VIII|18 pages

Music Education and Training

chapter IX|14 pages

Careers in Music

chapter XI|28 pages

Historical Periods

chapter XII|7 pages

Ethnomusicology

chapter XIII|106 pages

Countries and Geographical Areas

chapter XIV|33 pages

Music for the Stage

chapter XV|34 pages

Women in Rock and Pop Music

chapter XVI|11 pages

Women in Blues and Jazz

chapter XVII|6 pages

Country, Folk, and Gospel

chapter XVIII|242 pages

Individuals

chapter XIX|13 pages

Two or More Individuals