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Prudent Revolutionaries

By Brian Harrison

Prudent Revolutionaries

By Brian Harrison

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This is the first major study of the personalities, achievements, and tactics of British feminist leaders between the wars. It brings out the breadth and scale of their activities, and explains their contribution towards broadening women's political, occupational, and family roles at home and abroad. Dr Harrison clarifies the organizational context and ancestry of inter-war feminism through creating a portrait gallery of sixteen prominent but very different feminists. Some (Lady Astor and Ellen Wilkinson, for example) are well-known, but are approached from a new angle; others, equally significant and interesting, are now almost forgotten. Overall, the book provides a composite portrait of the reforming personality, and illuminates the tactical and strategic dilemmas that face the reformer who aims to transform a hostile climate by working through democratic institutions.

Drawing on interviews as well as a wide range of manuscript and other sources, Prudent Revolutionaries throws new light on the first generation of women to possess the vote in Britain. It makes a valuable contribution to the social and political history of Britain between the wars.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
380
Release Date:
1987-12-10
Publication Date:
1987-11-19
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0198201192
ISBN13:
9780198201199
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
1
Maximum Reading Age:
110
Weight:
666 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
26 cm
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