The Second Line of Defense: American Women and World War I

by Lynn Dumenil

Book Overview

In tracing the rise of the modern idea of the American "new woman," Lynn Dumenil examines World War I's surprising impact on women and, in turn, women's impact on the war. Telling the stories of a diverse group of women, including African Americans, dissidents, pacifists, reformers, and industrial workers, Dumenil analyzes both the roadblocks and opportunities they faced. She richly explores the ways in which women helped the United States mobilize...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1469652064
• ISBN13: 9781469652061
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.8" x 9.5"