Gender in Eighteenth-Century England by Hannah Barker

Gender in Eighteenth-Century England by Hannah Barker

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This important collection of essays draws together exciting new historical research on gender in eighteenth-century England. The book examines the experiences of women and men in public and private life and challenges the generally accepted belief that the eighteenth century saw the establishment of sexually segregated separate spheres.

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Gender in Eighteenth-Century England by Hannah Barker

A new collection of essays which challenges many existing assumptions, particularly the conventional models of separate spheres and economic change. All the essays are specifically written for a student market, making detailed research accessible to a wide readership and the opening chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the subject describing the development of gender history as a whole and the study of eighteenth-century England. This is an exciting collection which is a major revision of the subject.

ANALOGUE is a British multi-disciplinary performance company whose work is led by the directors and created collectively with Associate Artists who are invited to collaborate on new projects. Described by The Herald the as the natural heirs to Suspect Culture and Frantic Assembly and by the Metro as visionary young company, this theatre company is one to watch.

LEWIS HETHERINGTON is a theatre-maker based in Glasgow and author of bodies unfinished. An associate artist of Analogue, he co-wrote and performed in their first two shows, Mile End and Beachy Head.

HANNAH BARKER is Co-Artistic Director and co-founder of Analogue and also works as a journalist and education facilitator. Hannah has also written, directed and performed at the Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe festivals.

LIAM JARVIS is Co-Director and co-founder of Analogue. He has also worked with artists and institutions such as Gecko, Theatre-Rites, Chris Goode and The Young Vic.

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ISBN 13 9780582278264
ISBN 10 0582278260
Title Gender in Eighteenth-Century England
Author Hannah Barker
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1997-06-10
Number of pages 280
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.