Why We Lost the ERA (Equal Rights Movement) [Paperback]

Jane J. Mansbridge (Author)

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ERA, Mansbridge believes, would have brought little direct change, but its influence on attitudes and on state legislation would have been substantial. Examining the ideologies and strategies of supporters and opponents, Mansbridge's thorough study views the campaign as a case study of voluntary organizations. She finds that both those who worked for and against ERA adopted strong interpretations of its effects both to justify the efforts of volunteers and to inspire them. The clear, perceptive text is amplified by tables and informative notes. Mansbridge's social scientist's analysis pairs well with the historical perspective of Mary Frances Berry's Why ERA Failed ( LJ 9/1/86). Recommended for public and academic libraries. Mary Drake McFeely, Univ. of Georgia Lib., Athens
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 335 pages
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press; 1St Edition edition (September 15, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0226503585
• ISBN-13: 978-0226503585
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book on ERA, June 26, 2007

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This review is from: Why We Lost the ERA (Equal Rights Movement) (Paperback)

This is a good book about the Equal Rights Amendment. It's easy to read and the author focuses on the opposition to the amendment as well as the groups that support it. It gives a good overview of the amendment and why it failed.