Women and the Law: Leaders, Cases, and Documents
Ashlyn Kuersten
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Description
A definitive overview of court decisions and legislative victories in the fight for gender equality in U.S. history.
Women and the Law: Leaders, Cases, and Documents chronicles the evolution of women's rights from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Spanning the gamut of legal concepts, court decisions, justices, and organizations, this extensive reference also explores a broad range of issues from sexual harassment and spousal abuse to the gender gap in voting and the custody challenge of Baby M. Profiles of Susan B. Anthony, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anita Hill, Betty Friedan, and other activists explore their roles in bringing the issue of equal rights for women to the forefront of U.S. politics. A thorough review of key legislative acts, including the 19th Amendment, the Equal Pay Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, and more recent rulings like the Violence against Women Act of 1994 reveals the successes, failures, and tenacious efforts of those who are fighting to achieve gender equality in the United States.Product Details
Price
$115.20
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Publish Date
November 17, 2003
Pages
288
Dimensions
7.76 X 9.7 X 0.86 inches | 1.5 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780874368789
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About the Author
Ashlyn K. Kuersten is associate professor of political science at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.
Reviews
"Because the volume collects a wide range of information, it is a valuable resource for libraries and researchers new to the field . . . Recommended. General readers and library collections serving lower-division undergraduates." --Choice
"[T]his work provides a wealth of information on an important topic, is well-organized, and contains well-written entries . . . it is a highly recommended purchase for public, high school, and undergraduate libraries." --American Reference Books Annual "Kuersten's volume is more current and focuses on women in the legal and political arenas. It should prove useful in academic and large public libraries." --Booklist "This well-written and well-researched book would be useful in high school and public libraries with a strong demand for the topic." --VOYA "This is a well-written reference work on the history of and themes related to women and law in the United States. . . . An excellent choice for high school, public, and college libraries." --Feminist Collections
