U.S. History As Women's History

“There are many lessons for historians and political activists in this valuable collection. It succeeds in celebrating the power of gender analysis and demonstrating that women’s contribution must be seen and taught as an essential part of U.S. history.” — Women’s Review of Books

“[An] exciting collection of feminist writings by some of the most acute historians writing today. . . . This is a collection of work of inestimable worth and interest, valuable for all American historians, not only feminists.” — Journal of Southern History

“U.S. History as Women’s History is an impressive contribution to the pursuit of knowledge. Buy it, read it, assign it, and use it.” — North Carolina Historical Review

“U.S. History as Women’s History is theoretically literate without being highly theorized. . . . It demonstrates the extraordinary importance of analyzing gender within historically specific contexts also shaped by race, class, political structures, and culture. . . . The result is a richly dynamic view of the past, which no brief summary can convey. . . . This is history that matters, that makes a difference.” — Journal of American History

“This evocative and stirring collection of essays to honor Gerda Lerner, a foremost pioneer of feminist and multiracial history, does full justice to the range of her challenging vision: remove barriers, think boldly, understand power, end the silences, transform the margins, make a difference. Like the woman it honors, this collection is a work of profound integrity: courageous, path-breaking, powerful, important. Every scholar and activist concerned about public life and social change, feminist consciousness and empowerment, civil rights, human rights, and dignity for all people, will want to read and ponder this book.” — Blanche Wiesen Cook, author of Eleanor Roosevelt [short version; doesn’t include Gerda Lerner refs; for ads & pb]

“An evocative and stirring collection of essays. Every scholar and activist concerned about public life and social change, feminist consciousness and empowerment, civil rights, human rights, and dignity for all people, will want to read and ponder this book.” — Blanche Wiesen Cook, author of Eleanor Roosevelt