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Book SynopsisIn 1970's, Winthrop, Washington, a small community in the Methow Valley, reinvented itself as a western-theme town. Many women living in Winthrop not only work with horses as packers, horse trainers, wranglers and ranchers but also as teachers, veterinarians, and business managers. This title reveals about issues of gender in the American West.
Trade Review"This volume is a skillful assemblage of theoretical and empirical approaches to a fascinating naturally occurring social experiment. It is well illustrated and well annotated, and has an exhaustive bibliography." - The Journal of Popular Culture "This book is an enjoyable read of the contemporary western horsewoman and makes a worthwhile contribution to folklore tradition, gender studies, and human-animal relations." - Journal of the West "A delightful exploration of gender studies, stereotypes, and human resourcefulness, Wrangling Women frequently quotes the women it studies, allowing the reader to partake in both scholarly observation and the visceral feel of being there. A lively and entertaining treatise." - The Midwest Book Review"
