The medieval mother faced similar problems to her modern counterpart. The sheer variety of women¡¦s experience in the later Middle Ages is fully brought out in this book.

The founder of the nursing profession discusses the image and the duties of the profession.

This text charts the contests for woman's identity, from domestic ideology to women's suffrage.

In a small village in England Jane Austen observes human nature at its best-and worst. Vivid characters pour from her pen. Jane dreams of publishing her stories. Will anyone ever read her novels?

This text charts the contests for woman's identity, from domestic ideology to women's suffrage.

Volume 3 has some references to homosexuality and lesbianism in the index. -- dm.

These are followed by A-Z entries on significant events and social movements, laws, court cases and more, as well as profiles of notable American women from all walks of life and all fields of endeavor.

These are followed by A-Z entries on significant events and social movements, laws, court cases and more, as well as profiles of notable American women from all walks of life and all fields of endeavor.