From colonial to modern-day times this narrative history, incorporating first-person accounts, traces the development of women's roles in America. Against the backdrop of major historical events and movements, the authors examine the issues that changed the roles and lives of women in our society. Includes photographs.
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From colonial to modern-day times this narrative history, incorporating first-person accounts, traces the development of women's roles in America. Against the backdrop of major historical events and movements, the authors examine the issues that changed the roles and lives of women in our society. Includes photographs.
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Carol Hymowitz, born and raised in New York, graduated from Brandeis University and earned her master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. She is a freelance writer and also works part time for Time magazine.
Michaele Weissman is a native of Belmont, Massachusetts. She studied history at Brandeis University and graduated in 1968. She lives in Manhattan and is employed as a newswriter and producer for WOR radio.
Michaele Weissman is a native of Belmont, Massachusetts. She studied history at Brandeis University and graduated in 1968. She lives in Manhattan and is employed as a newswriter and producer for WOR radio.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This book was very informative,
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This review is from: A History of Women in America (Mass Market Paperback)
"A History of Women in America" was a fabulous book. It was very informative, yet interresting at the same time. It was wonderfully written. I fully enjoyed it. Later, after reading this book, I kept thinking about all of the interesting things women in the past have accomplished. I fully recomend this book!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Thought-provoking,
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This review is from: A History of Women in America (Mass Market Paperback)
This was a very interesting book, and a very good starter for people wanting to learn more about women in America. I found it interesting in comparison to New Zealand womens history. I think sometimes the authors concentrated too much on glossing the history, and there are several parts where I wondered if there was some exagerration. But overall, it was a quite well researched and thought provoking book.
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A lot of excellent research has been done since 1986 (when this book was published) that has illuminated our understanding of women in America. Sure, this book will give you a general idea of women's history. But it is full of generalities that are unexplained, unsophisticated, and sometimes just wrong. For an understanding of women's lot in America before the women's movement, I recommend Mary Beth Norton's "Liberty's Daughters", or Laura Ulrich's "Good Wives." In these books you will find a much more nuanced telling of women's history, and a history that is footnoted to boot -- so we know where the author is getting her information.
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