This is a study of Victorian feminism which focuses on four leading feminists: Emily Davies, Frances Power Cobbe, Josephine Butler and Millicent Garrett Fawcett. This approach enables Barbara Caine to uncover the range, diversity and complexity of Victorian feminism, and to examine the relationship between personal experience and feminist commitment. Dr Caine sets her biographical studies of the four women, each with her own fascinating history, in the context of the Victorian feminist movement. She explores the ideas and ...
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This is a study of Victorian feminism which focuses on four leading feminists: Emily Davies, Frances Power Cobbe, Josephine Butler and Millicent Garrett Fawcett. This approach enables Barbara Caine to uncover the range, diversity and complexity of Victorian feminism, and to examine the relationship between personal experience and feminist commitment. Dr Caine sets her biographical studies of the four women, each with her own fascinating history, in the context of the Victorian feminist movement. She explores the ideas and strategies of feminists in the late 19th century, analyzing the tensions which arose as they sought to achieve their aims. In particular, she traces the complex relationship between party politics and feminist commitment. Barbara Caine's insight into the vision and beliefs of these Victorian feminists is balanced by her scholarly understanding of the society within which they worked. She gives us vivid portraits of four very different individuals, who nevertheless shared a commitment to improving the lot of women.
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Add this copy of Victorian Feminists to cart. $27.21, very good condition, Sold by Monarchy Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toronto, ON, CANADA, published 1992 by Oxford University Press.
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Add this copy of Victorian Feminists to cart. $28.00, very good condition, Sold by Friends Walnut Creek Library rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Walnut Creek, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Oxford University Press, USA.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780198201700.
