Here are some of her notable books:
* "The Hysterical Woman: A Feminist Ethnography of Madness" (1984): This groundbreaking work explored the historical and social construction of "hysteria" as a medical diagnosis applied to women, particularly in the 19th century. It challenged traditional medical and psychological understandings of female mental health.
* "The American Woman in the Nineteenth Century" (1989): This anthology brings together a collection of primary sources that illuminate the lives of women in 19th-century America, providing insights into their experiences with work, family, education, and social change.
* "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: An Anthology" (1993): Yellin edited this collection of writings on women's rights, including excerpts from Mary Wollstonecraft's famous work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman."
* "The Autobiography of a Former Slave: The Narrative of Nancy Prince" (2005): Yellin edited and provided commentary for this important first-person account of slavery from the perspective of a woman who escaped to freedom in the North.
* "The Jewish Woman: A Historical and Literary Anthology" (2009): This anthology explores the diverse experiences of Jewish women throughout history, bringing together texts that highlight their contributions to literature, culture, and society.
Yellin's work has been praised for its scholarship, its feminist perspective, and its commitment to uncovering the hidden stories of women in history. She has also written extensively on feminist theory, the history of medicine, and the intersections of gender, race, and class.