Women's activism and social change: rochester, new york 1822-1872
Auteur :
Hewitt, Nancy A.
Éditeur :
Hewitt, Nancy A.
ISBN :
9780739102978
Date de publication :
28 sept. 2001
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,0 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
444 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This study challenges the popular belief that the lives of antebellum women focused on their role in the private sphere of the family. Examining reform movements in 19th century Rochester, New York, Nancy Hewitt distinguishes three networks of women's activism.