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Natural Allies: Women´s Associations in American History
Anne Firor Scott
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Description for Natural Allies: Women´s Associations in American History
Paperback. Suitable for not only historians and sociologists but also to those working with or studying voluntary organizations. Series: Women in American History. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
America's female benevolent societies took root in the 1790s. Initially founded on notions of Christian duty and hope of heavenly reward, these groups produced volunteers dedicated to providing aid to unfortunates in general and women and children in particular. Anne Frior Scott explores the history of these aid societies and how they allowed women to influence America's social agenda and make inroads into politics long before they could vote. Scott reveals how women from all corners of society took part; examines their changing role in the midst of tumultuous times and during the rise of the welfare state; assesses the ... Read more
America's female benevolent societies took root in the 1790s. Initially founded on notions of Christian duty and hope of heavenly reward, these groups produced volunteers dedicated to providing aid to unfortunates in general and women and children in particular. Anne Frior Scott explores the history of these aid societies and how they allowed women to influence America's social agenda and make inroads into politics long before they could vote. Scott reveals how women from all corners of society took part; examines their changing role in the midst of tumultuous times and during the rise of the welfare state; assesses the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
Women in American History
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Baltimore, United States
ISBN
9780252063206
SKU
V9780252063206
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About Anne Firor Scott
Anne Firor Scott (d. 2019) was a pioneering figure in the field of women's history and a longtime professor at Duke University. Her books include The Southern Lady: From Pedestal to Politics, 1830–1930 and Making the Invisible Woman Visible.
Reviews for Natural Allies: Women´s Associations in American History
"Both an engaging survey of existing scholarship and a plea for additional research. . . . With wry humor and impassioned scholarship, Anne Frior Scott teaches us that the more we are able to learn about women . . . 'the more we will understand about the society that has shaped us all.'"
New York Times Book Review "Reminds us that ... Read more
New York Times Book Review "Reminds us that ... Read more