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British Women in the Nineteenth Century (Social History in Perspective)
Kathryn Gleadle
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Description for British Women in the Nineteenth Century (Social History in Perspective)
Hardcover. An assessment of 19th-century British women that provides students with an in depth understanding of the key historiographical debates and issues, placing particular emphasis upon revisionist research. The book stresses women's enormous contribution to the making of contemporary British culture and Series: Social History in Perspective. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; JFC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 225 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
This highly original synthesis is a clear and stimulating assessment of nineteenth-century British women. It aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the key historiographical debates and issues, placing particular emphasis upon recent, revisionist research. The book highlights not merely the ideologies and economic circumstances which shaped women's lives, but highlights the sheer diversity of women's own experiences and identities. In so doing, it presents a positive but nuanced interpretation of women's roles within their own families and communities, as well as stressing women's enormous contribution to the making of contemporary British culture and society. ... Read more
This highly original synthesis is a clear and stimulating assessment of nineteenth-century British women. It aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the key historiographical debates and issues, placing particular emphasis upon recent, revisionist research. The book highlights not merely the ideologies and economic circumstances which shaped women's lives, but highlights the sheer diversity of women's own experiences and identities. In so doing, it presents a positive but nuanced interpretation of women's roles within their own families and communities, as well as stressing women's enormous contribution to the making of contemporary British culture and society. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Series
Social History in Perspective
Condition
New
Weight
432g
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333676295
SKU
V9780333676295
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About Kathryn Gleadle
KATHRYN GLEADLE holds a British Academy Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at London Guildhall University.
Reviews for British Women in the Nineteenth Century (Social History in Perspective)
'...an excellent synthesis...this volume...is the best presentation of scholarship of the last 30 years.' - Choice 'A comprehensive study written in a style which is accessible to students.' - Mrs S.M. Johnson, University College Worcester '...a well written, coherent survey...Students and faculty alike will appreciate the lively and succinct style.' - Sandra J. Peacock, Albion 'This is a succinct and ... Read more