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Review “The Dictionary of Chinese Military History is the only English-language dictionary or one-volume encyclopedia of its kind....suitable for any library collecting Chinese military or political history.”–RUSQ “This dictionary on the recent military history of China is a useful reference tool for the study of contemporary China.”–American Reference Books Annual “...this read reference is a welcome resource for students of contemporary China.”–Parameters About the Author LARRY M. WORTZEL is a Colonel in the United States Army and a military intelligence officer, currently director of the Strategic Studies Institute at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, PA.

From Library Journal The dawn of the 20th century found Native Americans in dire straits. Ill educated, reduced to living on territory that was a fraction of their former areas, and subject to the whims of the federal government, they were in great need of creative leadership. In this collection, editor Edmunds (history, Univ. of Texas, Dallas; Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership) and his equally competent contributors tell the stories of 14 Native Americans who have altered the landscape in Indian country and beyond. The leaders profiled here include, among others, the charismatic American Indian Movement leader Russell Means; Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to lead a large Indian nation; political activists LaDonna Harris and Ada Deer; Phillip Martin, the dynamic Choctaw leader who spearheaded that tribe's amazing economic revitalization; and Walter Echo-Hawk, a lawyer for the Native American Rights Fund. In very different ways, these individuals have all played a role in making today's "new Indian" possible. This volume provides more in-depth biographies on these contemporary leaders than other sources. Recommended for all levels. Mary B. Davis, American Craft Council, New York City Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review “In this collection, editor Edmunds and his equally competent contributors tell the stories of fourteen Native Americans who have altered the landscape in Indian country and beyond. This volume provides more in-depth biographies on these contemporary leaders than other sources.”—Library Journal (Library Journal ) “One should read [The New Warriors] from cover to cover. The personalities and movements represented give insight into the American Indian experience in the twentieth century.”—Western Historical Quarterly (Western Historical Quarterly ) “These essays reveal the realities of policy within tribal contexts, and the incredibly complex and diverse nature of twentieth-century Native Americans’ lives is vividly brought to life. . . . Revealing and insightful. This is an excellent collection of essays.”—Montana: The Magazine of Western History (Montana: The Magazine of Western History ) “In the past, few publishers offered books about 20th or 21st century American Indian people and issues, leaving the impression that American Indians belong only in museums. This book helps dispel that notion.”—Marjane Ambler, Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education (Marjane Ambler Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education ) "This anthology illuminates provocative, creative, and forceful Native Americans, emphasizing both male and female leaders whose tireless efforts have resonated throughout the twentieth century."—Rowena McClinton, Journal of Illinois History (Rowena McClinton Journal of Illinois History ) “The New Warriors illustrates both the continuing effectiveness of the biographical form and the development of the field of twentieth-century American Indian history since the release of his earlier collection.”—James B. LaGrand, Indiana Magazine of History (James B. LaGrand Indiana Magazine of History )

Review From reviews of the previous editions: "This book needs no recommendation as its predecessor has already made its name. We should thank Professor Last and all his contributors for providing us with such a useful tool."--International Journal of Epidemiology "The production of a second edition of A Dictionary of Epidemiology after only five years is a tribute to its success and a function of the rate of change of both the subject matter and the methods of epidemiologic research...Buy the book. You will not regret it."--Canadian Journal of Public Health "Reflects an impressive array of contributors. A most useful help to precision in the use of epidemiological terms and ought to find a place on most library and department shelves."--British Medical Journal "A unique and authoritative source of reference that should be widely available wherever epidemiological work is being undertaken."-- Community Health Studies "Many definitions are substantially more informative than their standard dictionary counterparts."-- Annals of Internal Medicine "Consider this an essential companion to serious reading of the medical literature."-- Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine "Last has performed a great service for students and professionals alike.A reference book that few college libraries-and certainly no medical library-will want to be without."--CHOICE About the Author John M. Last, Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology, University of Ottawa.

From The 260 women who are profiled here have not only made a mark on their own cultures but have also "influenced other women from diverse cultures and different historical periods pursuing the same goals." The A to Z in the title is somewhat misleading, because entries are organized first under 14 areas of accomplishment, from "Adventurers and Athletes" to "Writers." This arrangement is not as accessible as a straight A-Z format, but it does help the reader see links between women from different eras and regions. For example, the chapter "Religious Leaders" has entries for, among others, Mahaprajapati, a Buddhist nun of the sixth or fifth centuries B.C.E.; Hildegard von Bingen, of twelfth-century Germany; and Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science. Entries are generally around two pages in length, and each offers suggestions for further reading, which is helpful when interest has been sparked. A concluding bibliography offers further suggestions of books on female accomplishments. Two useful sections are the "Entries by Country of Birth" and "Entries by Year of Birth." The volume is completed by an index to subjects and names. There are a number of other encyclopedias on women, and several of these index their subjects by occupation or area of accomplishment. Such indexes can be cumbersome to use, so A to Z of Women in World History is a good place to start for researchers who are taking a sphere-of-activity approach to women's history. This highly readable volume is recommended for high-school, public, and academic libraries. RBBCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved