ISBN:
0275951995
,
031302233X
,
9780275951993
,
9780313022333
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xvi, 291 p)
,
ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version For Our Daughters
DDC:
305.409
Keywords:
Work and family
;
Working mothers Interviews
Abstract:
This unique social history spans the last half century, when developments in birth control and the education of women have increased opportunities for women to have successful careers. This book investigates how the first generation of modern women faced the challenge of combining marriage and family with professional responsibilities. Olivia Cox-Fill, an Irish journalist and professional filmmaker, interviewed hundreds of prominent women from 10 different countries on three continents before presenting this group portrait of 30 interviews of women leaders, diplomats, award-winning scientists
Description / Table of Contents:
CONTENTS; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; Part I: North America; Part II: Asia; Part III: Europe; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-282) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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