Cross Currents in the International Women's Movement, 1848-1948

by Patricia Ward D'Itri

Overview

This study portrays individuals, organizations, and events that contributed to the development of the world movement for women's rights between 1848 and 1948.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879727819
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	01/01/1999
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	1480L (what's this?)

Editorial Reviews

D'Itri (American thought and language, Michigan State U.) discusses the individuals, organizations, and events that contributed to the development of the world movement for women's rights between 1848, the date of the first Women's Rights Convention in the United States, and 1948, by which time the movement was substantial enough to influence the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. This study traces the movement from its origins in the United States, through its subsequent international development. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

Booknews

Cross Currents In The International Women's Movement 18481948 is an outstanding historical study of the individuals, organizations, and events that developed and maintained the world movement for women's rights from 1848 to 1948. These groups included the Women's Christian Temperance Union, the International Council of Women, the International Woman Suffrage Alliance, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and more. Patricia D'Itri (professor of American Thought and language at Michigan State University) has combined a natural talent for writing with a scrupulous and painstaking scholarship to present the reader with an historical survey and analysis that is as engaging as it is informative. Cross Currents is very highly recommended for women's studies reading lists, American history studies, and International Studies collections.