Because women have always played roles crucial to the functioning of the American political system; their formal entry into electoral politics is far less unprecedented than usually thought. That underlying theme informs the findings of the six studies in this intriguing volume; which reintegrates women into nineteenth-century political theory; highlighting their participation in political life and discourse and in the negotiation of power.In her introduction; Sarah Barringer Gordon articulates the central theme of the book: that political instability in the lives of women in the nineteenth century was tolerable at crucial periods only because of a presumption of marital stability. She further notes that these insights require rethinking women's political exclusion and complicate the understanding of formal inclusion in the political process. Stephanie McCurry examines the ethic of protection in the Confederacy as the basis for Southern loyalty and; ironically; for women's political demands during the Civil War. Catherine Allgor looks at the role of elite women securing patronage for their husbands in early Washington; while ostensibly protecting them from its corrupting influence. Alison Parker explores the radical political thought of Frances Wright and the implications of reactions to her egalitarianism.The difficulties and persistence of partisan political work by women in the late antebellum period inform Janet Coryell's perceptive analysis of Anna Ella Carrol. Elizabeth Varon elucidates the strategic advantages of political instability for women and the significance of the cry for women's rights as a threat to the defeated South through her study of the postwar patronage career of Union spy "Crazy Bet" Van Lew. In the concluding essay; Lori Ginzberg analyzes the relationship between structures of formal governance (the ballot) and private governance (marriage) in sustaining women's political marginality.
#1640980 in Books Schiffer Publishing; Ltd. 1995-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.25 x 9.00 x .50l; 2.63 #File Name: 0887407447184 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gear UpBy Brad C.After 20 years of collecting USAAF items I can't believe I missed having this volume years ago! It is a high quality reference that now is one of the premier reference books in my library. Not only that; but it is just plain fascinating to go through. If you like or collect WWII military aviation you just have to own this book. Thanks Jon for putting it all together between two covers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. very beautifull bookBy Trombettavery beautifull book who show by detail the use of USAAF flyng clothes and uniform during world war 2 with picture14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. An invaluable reference of WWII aerial warfare.By bilagaanaThere are at least a couple of books devoted to the subject of WWII combat flight gear. Taking nothing away from the others; Gear Up! is a superb reference. Every page is crammed with excellent quality photographs; both period and recent; most in full color depicting the authentic gear in use and on display. The depth of coverage obviously reflects the author's enthusiasm for the subject: sixty pages on head gear alone--from helmets to sunglasses; fortyfive pages on jackets and trousers; chapters on gloves; footwear; paper items; flak armor; ground crew gear...very little is overlooked.This is a pictorial history. The text is limited and is not intended to be an exhaustive treatise on the innumerable variations of individual items of gear. But; anyone with an interest in WWII aerial warfare will not be disappointed with this fine reference.
