Description
Book SynopsisTells the story of this important western woman, exploring her approach to politics, health, and society and her civic, economic, and medical activism
Trade Review"Jensen offers a richly textured narrative of Lovejoy's remarkable life, opening a window into the worlds of Northwest timber country, Progressive Era Portland, and the medical profession during the early twentieth century. . . immensely valuable addition to the history of women, social reform, and medicine . . ."
-- Marisa Chappell * Oregon Historical Quarterly *
“Jensen has unearthed an extraordinary level of detail about the life and work of Dr. Esther Pohl Lovejoy …address[ing] a number of themes, including women in medicine, social justice, women’s rights, politics, peace activism, public health, international health, and health activism.
-- Susan Smith * Bulletin of the History of Medicine *
"Kimberly Jensen has written an incredibly rich, exhaustively researched biography. A simple narrative chronology of this exceptional woman would alone be exciting to read. But Jensen gives us so much more.
-- Barbara Winslow * Journal of American History *
“Kimberly Jensen sheds new light on the life of Esther Pohl Lovejoy, an Oregon activist whose legacy continues well beyond the campaign for suffrage.
-- Ben Waterhouse * Oregon Humanities *
". . . a vivid biography of the pioneering physician and activist Esther Pohl Lovejoy. Jensen does an excellent job of bringing to life the story of Esther Pohl Lovejoy. Jensen's writing is approachable for undergraduates as well as graduates."
-- Cody Stanley * Pacific Northwest Quarterly *
"A story of inspiration, courage, and leadership— a worthy read for anyone interested in the history of women in medicine."
-- American Medical Women's Association News Flash * December 2012 *
"Brings to life an overlooked leader in Portland's history."
-- Steve Law * Portland Tribune *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction | Oregon’s Doctor to the World
1. Lessons in Constructive Resistance
2. Becoming a Woman Physician
3. Golden Hopes for Family and Career
4. City Health and the Business of Women
5. Women, Politics, and Power
6. The First World War and Transnational Activism
7. Candidate Lovejoy and a Shopgirl’s Rise
8. The Quay at Smyrna and Beyond
9. Feminist Transnational Activism and International Health
Conclusion | A Legacy of Constructive Resistance
Chronology
Abbreviations
Notes
Bibliography
Index
