Avakian, Arlene Voski
AVAKIAN, Arlene Voski
AVAKIAN, Arlene Voski. American, b. 1939. Genres: History, Women's studies and issues, Autobiography/Memoirs. Career: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, associate professor of women's studies, 1986-2001, director and professor of women's studies, 2001-; writer. Smith College, part-time member of social work faculty, 1990-93. Publications: Lion Woman's Legacy: An Armenian-American Memoir, 1992; (ed.) Through the Kitchen Window: Women Explore the Intimate Meaning of Food & Cooking, 1997; (co-ed.) African American Women and the Vote 1837-1965, 1997. Address: Women's Studies Program, 208 Bartlett, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003-0530, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]
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