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Book SynopsisSUE BRULEY is Senior Lecturer in Historical Studies at the University of Portsmouth
Trade Review'The book leads the reader in gently and sensitively to a large range of topics in the field of women's history. Sue Bruley has managed deftly to synthesize what is now a huge body of literature on the subject, and to make it accessible for a wide audience.' - Professor Jane Lewis, Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine, Oxford University 'A valuable asset to any course on Twentieth century women's history.' - Annette Mayer, History Review 'A refreshing look at social history from a female perspective. The inclusion of personal testimony adds interest and authenticity.' - Melinda Barone, University College Salford 'Extremely readable and accessible account of women in modern British society. This will prove a very valuable teaching aid at both foundation and honours level. The chronological format is especially useful for tutorial purposes.' - Dr Roger Davidson, University of Edinburgh 'A much needed text which will help students place feminism into context throughout the twentieth century.' - Mrs. S. M. Johnson, University College Worcester
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements.- Introduction.- 'The Bitter Cry of Outcast Women': The Early Years.- 'No Time to Weep': The First World War.- 'The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same': The Interwar Years.- 'We Can Do It!': The Second World War.- From Austerity to Prosperity and The Pill: The Post War Era.- Second Wave and Beyond: Towards the Millennium.- Conclusion.- Select Bibliography.- Index.
