Women in the Professions: Politics and Philanthropy 1840-1940

by Katherine Bradley and Helen M. Sweet

This book provides a historical analysis of gender and class issues concerning women working in education, health, politics, housing and religion, who were significant figures in opening up many areas of life for women of subsequent generations. It covers a period of social, cultural and political change brought about by increasing urbanisation and industrialisation and by associated developments in agricultural and rural life. Through a series of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426911874
• ISBN13: 9781426911873
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"