The Civically Engaged Woman

The Civically Engaged Woman: Rhetoric and Activism of the Silenced Voice introduces readers to lesser-known women living in the United States between 1820 and 1920. The contributors address why their rhetoric, communicative participation, and civic actions were noteworthy and impactful and offer implications for the relevance of their work today. Through examining these women’s communicative engagement, the contributors argue for recognition of their civic contributions and celebration of their lives and legacy; therefore, enlarging our understanding of civic engagement and the heroines and narratives that guide us. Scholars of rhetoric, communication, and women’s studies will find this book particularly useful.

Jill K. Burk is associate teaching professor and program chair of the Communication Arts and Sciences program at Penn State University, Berks. Christina L. McDowell is senior lecturer of Marketing and Management Communication at Cornell University in the SC Johnson College of Business, Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

Christina L. McDowell Marinchak is assistant professor in the Management and Marketing Department at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Maryl R. McGinley is associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Jeanne M. Persuit is assistant professor of communication at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.

Elesha L. Ruminski is chair and assistant professor of communication studies and coordinator of leadership studies at Frostburg State University.