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OverviewJeannette Rankin, the first woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, has understandably been celebrated for improving government diversity. However, she did not fit in comfortably with that body’s chauvinistic routine, encountering hostility to her ideas, to her gender, and even to her presence during the two terms that she was able to serve. It is the claim of the present work that she is better understood as a radical: a feminist, a pacifist, an advocate for the rights of the poor, a supporter of Irish nationalism, an American Civil Liberties Union leader, and a keen labor union ally. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steve J. ShonePublisher: Brill Imprint: Brill Volume: 340 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.636kg ISBN: 9789004745940ISBN 10: 9004745947 Pages: 305 Publication Date: 06 November 2025 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSteve J. Shone received his Ph.D. from the University of California-Riverside in 1992. He has taught at a number of colleges, including the University of Montana-Western, Winona State University, Gonzaga University, the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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