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| Genre/Form: | Biography |
|---|---|
| Named Person: | Alice Paul |
| Material Type: | Biography |
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Christine A Lunardini |
| ISBN: | 9780813347615 0813347610 9780813347622 0813347629 |
| OCLC Number: | 808684605 |
| Description: | xii, 202 p. ; 21 cm. |
| Contents: | Becoming Alice Paul -- History strategy and politics -- Where are all the people -- A splendid year -- Taking on the Democrats -- The Democrats round two -- The war against women -- Victory and discord -- The quest for equality for women -- Epilogue. |
| Series Title: | Lives of American women. |
| Responsibility: | Christine Lunardini. |
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<p>"This concise book ... is perfect for college students. It is a valuable addition to the 'Lives of American Women' series, and is recommended for all collections on the subject and as well as for relevant high school or college courses." --Theresa McDevitt, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Library <br>"An inherently fascinating biography of a truly remarkable woman, "Alice Paul" is a superbly written account and highly recommended." --"The Midwest Book Review" <br>Praise for the Lives of American Women Series: "Finally! The majority of students--by which I mean women--will have the opportunity to read biographies of women from our nation's past. (Men can read them too, of course!) The 'Lives of American Women' series features an eclectic collection of books, readily accessible to students who will be able to see the contributions of women in many fields over the course of our history. Long overdue, these books will be a valuable resource for teachers, students, and the public at large." --Cokie Roberts, author of Founding Mothers and Ladies of Liberty "Just what any professor wants: books that will intrigue, inform, and fascinate students! These short, readable biographies of American women--specifically designed for classroom use--give instructors an appealing new option to assign to their history students." --Mary Beth Norton, Mary Donlon Alger Professor of American History, Cornell University "For educators keen to include women in the American story, but hampered by the lack of thoughtful, concise scholarship, here comes 'Lives of American Women, ' embracing Abigail Adams's counsel to John--'remember the ladies.' And high time, too!" --Lesley S. Herrmann, Executive Director, The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History "These books are, above all, fascinating stories that will engage and inspire readers. They offer a glimpse into the lives of key women in history who either defied tradition or who successfully maneuvered in a man's world to make a Read more...
