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Smith, Henrietta M. – School Library Journal, 1988
Using a 1976 study as a benchmark, the data on Black women in eight encyclopedias for children were examined. Many omissions and limitations, and little updating or revision of entries over the past ten years were found. Findings are presented in a chart, and three references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis, Encyclopedias