What Is Gender History?

Name: What Is Gender History?
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ISBN: 9780745646152

ISBN-10: 0745646158

ISBN-13: 9780745646152

Edition: 2010

Authors: Sonya O. Rose

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This book provides a short and accessible introduction to the field of gender history, one that has vastly expanded in scope and substance since the mid 1970s. Paying close attention to both classic texts in the field and the latest literature, the author examines the origins and development of the field and elucidates current debates and controversies. She highlights the significance of race, class and ethnicity for how gender affects society, culture and politics as well as delving into histories of masculinity. The author discusses in a clear and straightforward manner the various methods and approaches used by gender historians. Consideration is given to how the study of gender…

Book details

Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Polity Press
Publication date: 5/21/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 5.40" wide x 8.40" long x 0.44" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Preface



Why Gender History?



Bodies and Sexuality in Gender History



Gender and Other Relations of Difference



Men and Manhood



Gender and Historical Knowledge



Assessing 'Turns' and New Directions