The Emancipation of Women; From the Writings of V. I. Lenin (New World paperbacks, NW-130) (Paperback)

by Vladimir Ilich Lenin (Author)

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Text: English, Russian (translation)

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• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: International Publishers (June 1970)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0717802906
• ISBN-13: 978-0717802906
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,056,968 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Clear and Concise Collection on Women, August 28, 2006

By	O. Mikse (Hershey, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book collects writings and speeches by V.I. Lenin (all perhaps) concerning the role of women in society and within Soviet Russia. It contains parts of "Development of Capitalism in Russia" regarding women, drafts of the party structure, essays regarding the role of women at home and in the factory, letters, and an article named "My Recollections of Lenin" by Clara Zetkin, in which Zetkin recollects conversations and meetings she had with Lenin regarding the increase of the role of women in the party and communism across Europe.

The writings in general are very clear and have an easy flow to them, which is important for someone who is not very familiar with Lenin's writings. At times however, it seems that some of the material was included in this book simply because the word "women" appeared in it. Also, there are some writings on women that basically argue the same exact point, and so it is hard to learn anything new on Lenin's view of the matter in these occasions.

All in all, this short book covers the role of women very nicely, and one can clearly see what Lenin's stand was on the subject, and so the purpose of this book is carried out successfully.