Lunardini, Christine
Alice Paul
- ISBN 13:
- 9780813347615
- author:
- Lunardini, Christine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Westview Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 218
- Dimensions:
- 138 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Social Sciences, Women's Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alice Paul: Equality for Women is a biography that explores the life and work of Alice Paul, a pioneering figure in the fight for women's suffrage in America. Through her imprisonment, hunger strike, and force-feeding by the US government, Paul's unwavering dedication to the cause she championed is revealed. Paul's story is set against the backdrop of significant social change in the early 20th century, including progressivism, labor reform, and the emergence of the United States as a global power. This biography sheds light on issues such as women's activism in politics and the global struggle for women's rights. Featuring accessible writing and compelling narratives, this book is part of the Lives of American Women series, which offers a concise and engaging look at the lives of influential women from the past.