American women during World War II : an encyclopedia / Doris Weatherford.
By: Weatherford, Doris.
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BookPublisher: New York : Routledge, 2010Edition: 1st ed.Description: xiii, 537 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.ISBN: 9780415994750 (hardback : alk. paper); 0415994756 (hardback : alk. paper); 9780203870662 (ebook); 0203870662 (ebook).Other title: American women during World War 2 | American women during World War Two.Subject(s): World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States -- Encyclopedias | World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female -- Encyclopedias | World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- United States -- Encyclopedias | Women -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Encyclopedias | Women -- United States -- Biography -- EncyclopediasDDC classification: 940.53/7308203 Review: "American Women during World War II documents the lives and stories of women who contributed directly to the war effort via official and semi-official military organizations, as well as the millions of women who worked in civilian defense industries, ranging from aircraft maintenance to munitions manufacturing and much more. It also illuminates how the war changed the lives of women in more traditional home front roles. All women had to cope with rationing of basic household goods, and most women volunteered in war-related programs. Other entries discuss institutional change, as the war affected every aspect of life, including as schools, hospitals, and even religion." "American Women during World War II provides a handy one-volume collection of information and images suitable for any public or professional library."--BOOK JACKET.
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| Book | University of Texas At Tyler Stacks - 3rd Floor | D810 .W7 W435 2010 (Browse shelf) | Available | 0000001966357 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"American Women during World War II documents the lives and stories of women who contributed directly to the war effort via official and semi-official military organizations, as well as the millions of women who worked in civilian defense industries, ranging from aircraft maintenance to munitions manufacturing and much more. It also illuminates how the war changed the lives of women in more traditional home front roles. All women had to cope with rationing of basic household goods, and most women volunteered in war-related programs. Other entries discuss institutional change, as the war affected every aspect of life, including as schools, hospitals, and even religion." "American Women during World War II provides a handy one-volume collection of information and images suitable for any public or professional library."--BOOK JACKET.
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