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A History of Women in America

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Random House Publishing Group, Aug 24, 2011 - Social Science - 416 pages
From colonial to modern-day times this narrative history, incorporating first-person accounts, traces the development of women's roles in America. Against the backdrop of major historical events and movements, the authors examine the issues that changed the roles and lives of women in our society.  

Note: This edition does not include photographs.

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User Review  - Blair Brauch - Goodreads

I read this for school. It was interesting, but I feel it might be incomplete. Read full review

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User Review  - Molly - Goodreads

it was interesting but too much like a text book. not the worst summer reading book ever but very close. Read full review

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About the author (2011)

Carol Hymowitz, born and raised in New York, graduated from Brandeis University and earned her master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. She is a freelance writer and also works part time for Time magazine.

Michaele Weissman is a native of Belmont, Massachusetts. She studied history at Brandeis University and graduated in 1968. She lives in Manhattan and is employed as a newswriter and producer for WOR radio.


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TitleA History of Women in America
AuthorsCarol Hymowitz, Michaele Weissman
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group, 2011
ISBN0307790436, 9780307790439
Length416 pages
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Social Science / Women's Studies
  
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