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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 243 Pages Illus.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition, First Impression. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket which is lightly soiled with light rubbing/creasing to edges and a 1 cm closed tear to top. Boards clean, bright, square and sharp with minor bruising to spine tips. Minor spotting to page edges. Contents clean, tight and white without bookplates, inscriptions, foxing or other markings. x, 243 pp; 29 b/w illustrations. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. "Although she is popularly remembered as Ottawa's pugnacious mayor - the first female mayor of a Canadian city - there are other reasons for remembering Charlotte Whitton. One of this country's first generation of professional women, she championed the cause of child welfare across the country and worked hard for the status of women long before the word 'feminism' had passed into everyday language. What the authors show, however, in this biography of Charlotte Whitton is that she does not fit comfortably into contemporary notions of the liberated woman. In spite of her progressive attitudes, she was also capable of vindictiveness, intolerance and contempt for the "undeserving". Nor was she an advocate of sexual liberation: she had conventional views on such matters as abortion, divorce and personal ethics. In the early decades of this century when a professional career and marriage were incompatible for women, Charlotte Whitton dedicated herself to a career in social service in the belief that the feminist cause would best be served by work, achievement and success. Frequently attacked for her "unladylike" behaviour, Charlotte Whitton berated her own sex for complicity in male domination and angered men in public life with her belligerent attacks on their privileges. "Whatever men do they must do it twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, it's not difficult."" - Publisher's blurb.…

Condition: very_good. This is a well-cared-for used book with light signs of previous use. There may be minor cover wear, a faint crease, or slight spine wear, but overall it's in great shape and fully readable. Please note: -May contain library or rental stickers. -Supplemental materials e.g., CDs, access codes, inserts are not guaranteed. -Box sets may not include original exterior box. Your satisfaction is our top priority! If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for shopping with us and supporting small businessâ"happy reading. …

spiral_bound. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Canadian Edition. 243 pages in near fine condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Bound in blue hardcovers with silver titles on the spine. Lightly bumped on the corners. White dustjacket in very good condition with red and white titles. Lightly worn around the edges. Scuffed and smudged. Some sticker residue on the back of the jacket. 1ST CANADIAN EDITION. SCARCE. NF/VG. Book.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.