Against the Tide: Women Reformers in American SocietyPaul A. Cimbala, Randall M. Miller Against the Tide is a collection of in-depth biographical essays on the most important women reformers in American history. This reader will be useful in any history course that deals with the important contributions made by women to the development of our government and society from the early republic to today. The volume combines scholarly vitality with readability, making it appropriate for all levels of students. |
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Catharine Beecher and Domestic Relations | 1 |
Mary Ann Shadd Cary and Black Abolitionism | 19 |
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Womans Rights Movement | 41 |
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