101 Women Who Shaped South Carolina Contributor(s): Littlefield, Valinda W. (Editor), Edgar, Walter (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1643361597 ISBN-13: 9781643361598 Publisher: University of South Carolina Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Women - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Social Science | Women's Studies |
Dewey: 305.409 |
LCCN: 2020040361 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.8" W x 8.7" L (0.65 lbs) 192 pages |
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Publisher Description: Prior to the twenty-first century, most historical writing about women in South Carolina focused on elite White women, even though working-class women of diverse backgrounds were actively engaged in the social, economic, and political battles of the state. Although often unrecognized publicly, they influenced cultural and political landscapes both within and outside of the state's borders through their careers, writing, art, music, and activism. Despite significant cultural, social, and political barriers, these brave and determined women affected sweeping change that advanced the position of women as well as their communities. The entries in 101 Women Who Shaped South Carolina, which include many from the landmark text The South Carolina Encyclopedia, offer a concise and approachable history of the state, while recognizing the sacrifice, persistence, and sheer grit of its heroines and history makers. A foreword is provided by Walter Edgar, Neuffer Professor of Southern Studies Emeritus and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at the University of South Carolina. |
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