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Book SynopsisThis book is an in-depth analysis of how the National Woman's Party's militancy evolved during the period of early twentieth century feminism and American suffrage as a response to the intransigence of male-centered government.
Trade ReviewFord offers a dramatic account of the Woman's Party's fierce determination to exploit the war climate, its shrewd political activism, and its brilliant direction of public opinion through nonviolent direct action. The reader gets a vivid sense of whatthe jailed Woman's Party members endured in their efforts to advance women's political rights...Ford brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective to the suffrage movement. * Ellen Fitzpatrick In American Historical Review *
Linda Ford presents a thoroughgoing analysis of not only the women who led the movement but also the suprisingly diverse membership of the Party whose comradery and persistence were most responsible for its successes. -- Sally Gregory Kohlstedt, Professor and Associate Dean, University of Minnesota * Ellen Fitzpatrick In American Historical Review *
The best part of this book is Ford's vivid portrayal of the NWP's militant activism and the reactions of the public, Police, and government. -- Sally Gregory Kohlstedt, Professor and Associate Dean, University of Minnesota * Journal of American History *
Ford's book provides knowledgeable readers with illuminating information about the 168 suffrage women who choose jail rather than comply with the law that forbade their disruptive suffrage demonstrations. * CHOICE *
Ford's book provides knowledgeable readers with illuminating information about the 168 suffrage women who choose jail rather than comply with the law that forbade their disruptive suffrage demonstrations. * CHOICE *
Ford offers a dramatic account of the Woman's Party's fierce determination to exploit the war climate, its shrewd political activism, and its brilliant direction of public opinion through nonviolent direct action. The reader gets a vivid sense of what the jailed Woman's Party members endured in their efforts to advance women's political rights...Ford brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective to the suffrage movement. * Ellen Fitzpatrick In American Historical Review *
Linda Ford presents a thoroughgoing analysis of not only the women who led the movement but also the suprisingly diverse membership of the Party whose comradery and persistence were most responsible for its successes. -- Sally Gregory Kohlstedt, Professor and Associate Dean, University of Minnesota * Ellen Fitzpatrick In American Historical Review *
The best part of this book is Ford's vivid portrayal of the NWP's militant activism and the reactions of the public, Police, and government. -- Sally Gregory Kohlstedt, Professor and Associate Dean, University of Minnesota * Journal of American History *
