A History of European Women's Work: 1700 to the Present / Edition 1

by Deborah Simonton

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415055321
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/13/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Deborah Simonton teaches at the University of Aberdeen. Her publications include Women in Higher Education: Past, Present and future and Gendering Scottish History.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Part 1 The Eighteenth Century, C. 1700–90; Chapter 2 Women, Household and Farm; Chapter 3 Making, Selling, Serving; Chapter 4 Location, Skill and Status; Part 2 The Nineteenth Century, C. 1790–1880; Chapter 5 Domesticity, the Invention of Housework, and Domestic Service; Chapter 6 Rural Romen—Farmhouse and Agriculture; Chapter 7 Industry, Commerce and Public Service; Chapter 8 Continuity and Change; Part 3 The Twentieth Century, C. 1880–1980; Chapter 9 Home and Work; Chapter 10 Continuities in Country and Town; Chapter 11 New Work; Chapter 12 Conclusion;

Editorial Reviews

'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

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