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Women after Communism
Helen H. Frink
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Description for Women after Communism
Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 449.
This book describes the status of women in the former German Democratic Republic, and their transition from a socialist (communist) economy to the capitalist free market system of united Germany. Women After Communism outlines the provisions which East Germany's socialist regime made for integrating women into the workplace, and also describes women's losses with the collapse of socialism, abortion rights, and secure employment. The comprehensive background of Women After Communism is complemented by the inclusion of provocative personal narratives.
This book describes the status of women in the former German Democratic Republic, and their transition from a socialist (communist) economy to the capitalist free market system of united Germany. Women After Communism outlines the provisions which East Germany's socialist regime made for integrating women into the workplace, and also describes women's losses with the collapse of socialism, abortion rights, and secure employment. The comprehensive background of Women After Communism is complemented by the inclusion of provocative personal narratives.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761818946
SKU
V9780761818946
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Ref
99-15
About Helen H. Frink
Helen H. Frink is Professor of Modern Languages and Women's Studies at Keene State College in New Hampshire.
Reviews for Women after Communism
Frink presents a plethora of material. The book is written in a spirited style...The interviews are the best part of the book.
Amy Hungerford, Yale University
Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society
...Frink presents a complex view of East German women and their challenges after 1989...
Sonja Fritzsche, Illinois Wesleyan University
German Studies ... Read more
Amy Hungerford, Yale University
Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society
...Frink presents a complex view of East German women and their challenges after 1989...
Sonja Fritzsche, Illinois Wesleyan University
German Studies ... Read more