A History of European Women's Work by Deborah Simonton

A History of European Women's Work by Deborah Simonton

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An overview of trends in women's work across Europe from the pre-industrial period to the present. This text focuses on the defining role of gender and class and compares rates of change in different European countries.

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A History of European Women's Work by Deborah Simonton

The work patterns of European women from 1700 onwards fluctuate in relation to ideological, demographic, economic and familial changes. In A History of European Women's Work, Deborah Simonton draws together recent research and methodological developments to take an overview of trends in women's work across Europe from the so-called pre-industrial period to the present. Taking the role of gender and class in defining women's labour as a central theme, Deborah Simonton compares and contrasts the pace of change between European countries, distinguishing between Europe-wide issues and local developments.

'Her overview is a considerable achievement, which is unlikely to be surpassed for some time..this useful book will take a primary place on my student readin list.' - Labour History Review

'This impressive book ... it should be interesting to the general reader, while being useful to students and those who need to have a good overview of the subject.' - Fawcett Library Newsletter

Deborah Simonton teaches at the University of Aberdeen. Her publications include Women in Higher Education: Past, Present and future and Gendering Scottish History.
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ISBN 13 9780415055321
ISBN 10 0415055326
Title A History of European Women's Work
Author Deborah Simonton
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1998-08-13
Number of pages 352
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