9780140279023

Book Description: Penguin Books, UK, 2000. Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good+. Reprint. Very Good+ Paperback. 364 pages. Amazon Review As its title suggests, Sheila Rowbotham's A Century of Women: The History of Women in Britain and the United States in the Twentieth Century is a monumental study--scholarly, readable, well illustrated, well indexed--of Western women's experiences in the 20th century. As a feminist historian, Rowbotham is aware of the scope of her task, beginning her survey with the problems that have been crucial to the study of women's history as such: Who and what gets into the record of the past? How do you start to document the everyday, the experience which leaves no written, or visual, trace? With the exception of two chapters devoted to the aftermath of the First and Second World Wars--periods that saw key changes in the patterns of women's work, for example--the study is divided decade by decade, with distinct sections on Britain and the United States. Allowing for an awareness of the differences, as well as the cultural exchange, between Britain and the U.S., Rowbotham gives a fresh sense of the diverse history of contemporary feminism and (some of) the women--writers, critics, Hollywood icons, politicians, amongst others--who have contributed to it. Concluding with brief biographies of the key players and with an extensive bibliography, the book is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to know more about women's recent history. --Vicky Lebeau, Amazon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Product Description This volume chronicles the story of women's changing lives; not a simple story of progress but of the diversity of historical change, the complexity of women's responses and strategies both collectively and personally. Narrative chapters divided by decade are augmented by short thematic essays, on subjects such as suffrage, abortion rights, and women and film. A final biographical section details the lives of significant women of the century. UK postage price guaranteed on this item. We are always interested in buying non-fiction books, first editions and all FOLIO SOCIETY books. We also sell high value items on commission if preferred. Please use the "Ask Bookseller a question" link to tell us of any items you have for sale. Bookseller Inventory # 062225

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Book Description: Penguin Books. PAPERBACK. Book Condition: Good. 0140279024 Ex-library in vinyl cover protector. No marking, other than library markings, in text. Binding solid. No creases in covers. Lightly used. Packaged carefully for shipping. Ships within 24 hours. Satisfaction guaranteed!!. Bookseller Inventory # SKU1002979

Book Description: Penguin Books, 2000. New Ed. Paperback. Binding is tight. Moderate wear to cover. Some pages show wear. Slight water damage to cover. Text remains uneffected. Writing on inside of cover. Bookseller Inventory # 7900002BY463tol