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The year is 1945, and the war that ravaged most of Europe is drawing to an end. The German Wehrmacht and its collaborators have been defeated and are on the run. Countries like Poland, Russia, and Y……続きを見る

Practicing Feminisms, Reconstructing Psychology is a valuable survey of developments to date in feminist psychology and a provocative assessment of its future possibilities. For many psychologists e……続きを見る

The first women lawyers in America, like many of their twentieth-century counterparts, had to reconcile the traditional roles assigned to women with their roles as lawyers. In 1886, a group of women……続きを見る

In today’s death-denying, success-driven society, older women’s countercultural voices call for our attention. Recounting emotionally charged conversations from across the world, A View from Life’s ……続きを見る

The second volume of Tennessee Women: Their Lives and Times contains sixteen essays on Tennessee women in the forefront of the political, economic, and cultural history of the state and assesses the……続きを見る

Women were leading actors in twentieth-century developments in Georgia, yet most histories minimize their contributions. The essays in the second volume of Georgia Women, edited by Ann Short Chirhar……続きを見る

This second of two volumes continues the exploration of the history of Virginia women through the lives of exemplary and remarkable individuals. Seventeen essays written by established and emerging ……続きを見る

George Washington lived in an age of revolutions, during which he faced political upheaval, war, economic change, and social shifts. These revolutions affected American women in profound ways, and t……続きを見る

When Judith G. Coffin discovered a virtually unexplored treasure trove of letters to Simone de Beauvoir from Beauvoir's international readers, it inspired Coffin to explore the intimate bond between……続きを見る

Book 1: Uncover the unflinching truth of racial violence in “The Red Record by Ida B. Wells-Barnett.” Wells-Barnett's powerful narrative delves into the dark history of lynching, exposing the harsh ……続きを見る

In an age when falsehoods are commonly taken as truth, Janice Raymond's new book illuminates the "doublethink" of a transgender movement that is able to define men as women, women as men, he as she,……続きを見る

The basic history of the Shakespearean editorial tradition is familiar and well-established. For nearly three centuries, men – most of them white and financially privileged – ensconced themselves in……続きを見る

Women built the popular song industry of Tin Pan Alley, yet many of their stories have seldom been told. They blazed the trail for women in music today and set an inspiring example for generations t……続きを見る

An intimate, inspiring memoir by educator and labor union leader Karen Lewis, a formidable fighter, a staunch defender of teachers and students, and a beloved Chicagoan. In 2012, Karen Lewis led the……続きを見る

Radical Solidarity tells the riveting story of Ruth Reynolds (1916–89), a white pacifist from South Dakota who became a stalwart ally of nationalist revolutionaries during Puerto Rico’s long struggl……続きを見る

Still today, the unequal and gendered distribution of power and participation in American politics remains perplexing. To address this challenge, Banwart and Bystrom examine the research from politi……続きを見る

An interdisciplinary investigation of the co-creation of gender and technology Each of the ten chapters in Women, Gender, and Technology explores a different aspect of how gender and technology work……続きを見る

A scholarly study of older women in pre-patriarchal societies, from the author of The Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets . "A useful and thought-provoking guide, pointing the way to a more h……続きを見る

The classic guide to the history and mythology of women's emblems. This fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features: Unique organization by shape of symbol or t……続きを見る

Delve into the profound and captivating journey of self-discovery in "How You See Me." This compelling memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the author's life, navigating through the complexities o……続きを見る

In 'The American Prejudice Against Color' by William G. Allen, readers are taken on a deep dive into the racial dynamics and stereotypes prevalent in America during the 19th century. Through a combi……続きを見る

Documenting the history of the American women's rights movement from 1945 through the 2016 election, this reference offers a crucial and objective look at the changing strategies, goals, and challen……続きを見る

"Individual women's stories enliven almost every page" of this comprehensive illustrated reference, now updated, from the National Air and Space Museum ( Technology and Culture). Women run wind tunn……続きを見る

Women around the world are opting out of marriage. Through nuanced ethnographic accounts of the ways that women are moving the needle on marital norms and practices, Opting Out reveals the condition……続きを見る

In 1915, shortly after the outbreak of World War I, between twelve hundred and two thousand women representing twelve nations journeyed to The Netherlands to plead for peace at The Hague. At this fi……続きを見る

The chapters in this volume foreground the ambivalent role of religion and culture when it comes to African women’s health and well-being. Reflecting on the three major religions in Africa, i.e. Afr……続きを見る

Recognizing the railroad’s importance as both symbol and experience in Victorian America, Amy G. Richter follows women travelers onto trains and considers the consequences of their presence there. F……続きを見る

Grounded in the rich history of Chicago politics, For the Freedom of Her Race tells a wide-ranging story about black women’s involvement in southern, midwestern, and national politics. Examining the……続きを見る

How various mythologies challenge, enable, and inspire women artists and activists across the globe to communicate personal and historical experiences of violence is the central concern of this coll……続きを見る

When the Civil War broke out, women answered the call for help. They broke away from their traditional roles and served in many capacities, some of them even going so far as to disguise themselves a……続きを見る