The Women's Movement In The United States
The Women's Movement In The United States PC CD-ROM text articles history topics
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Windows
ABC Clio
1999
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The Women's Movement In The United States by ABC Clio
Contains eight themes which include authoritative articles on nearly 700 topics related to the change and evolution of women's status in society throughout American history. Includes an illustrative timeline of selected entries in the context of significant historical events. Features related media such as photographs, video, audio, tables, and primary-source documents accompanying the text.
The Women's Movement in the United States is the first title released in ABC-CLIO's "Interactive Encyclopedia" series, which combines a multimedia CD-ROM with a companion public-access web site that includes a variety of resources and activities for students and teachers. Comprised of some 700 articles relevant to the history of women in the United States from Colonial times to the present, the disc also includes approximately 600 high-quality photographs, video and audio clips, documents (nonfacsimile), and statistical tables. A list of sources is available from a pull-down menu, although, according to the credits, the content is largely derived from four ABC-CLIO printed publications: The ABC-CLIO Companion to Women's Progress in America by Elizabeth Frost-Knappman; The ABC-CLIO Companion to Women in the Workplace by Dorothy Schneider; Women and the Military and An Encyclopedia, and Encyclopedia of Women and Sports, both by Victoria Sherrow.
Efficient navigation through this content-rich disc begins with the initial menu screen, which offers six points of access: full-text search of all the entries (with Boolean operators); alphabetical browsing of entry titles; index to subjects and groups of related entries; thematic groupings (domesticity, education, military, popular culture, politics, workplace, feminism, and social issues); nonprint media; and a time line. The well-written entries are substantial, although they do not include bibliographies. Hypertext links to other relevant entries are included in the body of the text. All media related to an entry is indicated by a graphical icon, which links to the media item. Media entries include acknowledgments and can be printed, exported to a file, or copied to the clipboard with relative ease. A black-and-white photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt pasted easily into a word processing document and was of remarkably good quality. Additionally, there are several convenient "housekeeping" features: a notebook (WordPad) to which material can be copied and pasted; a bookmarking capability; a "trail" feature, which is a sequential list of all entries visited during a search session; and a valuable "how to cite" section that illustrates how to cite the variety of material included on the disc.
The Bottom Line: The Women's Movement in the United States is a very appealing resource, both content- and price-wise. The only other comparable title is Women in America, part of Primary Source Media's "American Journey" series. Although similar in purpose, the entries in The Women's Movement are treated in more depth and include a rich variety of illustrative multimedia formats. Highly recommended for both public and academic libraries.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Contains eight themes which include authoritative articles on nearly 700 topics related to the change and evolution of women's status in society throughout American history. Includes an illustrative timeline of selected entries in the context of significant historical events. Features related media such as photographs, video, audio, tables, and primary-source documents accompanying the text.
The Women's Movement in the United States is the first title released in ABC-CLIO's "Interactive Encyclopedia" series, which combines a multimedia CD-ROM with a companion public-access web site that includes a variety of resources and activities for students and teachers. Comprised of some 700 articles relevant to the history of women in the United States from Colonial times to the present, the disc also includes approximately 600 high-quality photographs, video and audio clips, documents (nonfacsimile), and statistical tables. A list of sources is available from a pull-down menu, although, according to the credits, the content is largely derived from four ABC-CLIO printed publications: The ABC-CLIO Companion to Women's Progress in America by Elizabeth Frost-Knappman; The ABC-CLIO Companion to Women in the Workplace by Dorothy Schneider; Women and the Military and An Encyclopedia, and Encyclopedia of Women and Sports, both by Victoria Sherrow.
Efficient navigation through this content-rich disc begins with the initial menu screen, which offers six points of access: full-text search of all the entries (with Boolean operators); alphabetical browsing of entry titles; index to subjects and groups of related entries; thematic groupings (domesticity, education, military, popular culture, politics, workplace, feminism, and social issues); nonprint media; and a time line. The well-written entries are substantial, although they do not include bibliographies. Hypertext links to other relevant entries are included in the body of the text. All media related to an entry is indicated by a graphical icon, which links to the media item. Media entries include acknowledgments and can be printed, exported to a file, or copied to the clipboard with relative ease. A black-and-white photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt pasted easily into a word processing document and was of remarkably good quality. Additionally, there are several convenient "housekeeping" features: a notebook (WordPad) to which material can be copied and pasted; a bookmarking capability; a "trail" feature, which is a sequential list of all entries visited during a search session; and a valuable "how to cite" section that illustrates how to cite the variety of material included on the disc.
The Bottom Line: The Women's Movement in the United States is a very appealing resource, both content- and price-wise. The only other comparable title is Women in America, part of Primary Source Media's "American Journey" series. Although similar in purpose, the entries in The Women's Movement are treated in more depth and include a rich variety of illustrative multimedia formats. Highly recommended for both public and academic libraries.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
