Women's Rights in the United States [4 volumes]: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Issues, Events, and People [4 volumes]

Synopsis

A comprehensive encyclopedia tracing the history of the women's rights movement in the United States from the American Revolution to the present day.Few realize that the origin of the discussion on women's rights emerged out of the anti-slavery movement of the 19th century, and that suffragists were active in the peace and labor movements long after the right to vote was granted. Thus began the confluence of activism in our country, where the rights of women both followed—and led—the social and political discourse in America. Through 4 volumes and more than 800 entries, editor Tiffany K. Wayne, with advising editor Lois Banner, examine the issues, people, and events of women's activism, from the early period of American history to the present time. This comprehensive reference not only traces the historical evolution of the movement, but also covers current issues affecting women, such as reproductive freedom, political participation, pay equity, violence against women, and gay civil rights.

Copyright:

1987

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9798216167464

Related ISBNs:

9781610692144

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing

Date of Addition:

07/29/23

Copyrighted By:

Mary Elizabeth King. With permission of Gerald McCauley Agency, Inc. Introduction in Paul D. Buchanan, ed.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Reference, Social Studies

Reading Age:

7–17

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Tiffany K. Wayne