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The Civically Engaged Woman: The Rhetoric and Activism of the Silenced Voice introduces readers to the lives of lesser-known women living in the US during the period of 1820-1920. The contributors address why their rhetoric, communicative participation, and civic actions were noteworthy and impactful, and offers implications for the relevance of their work today. Through examining these women’s “communicative engagement” (McKinney, Kaid, and Bystrom 2005), the authors argue for recognition of their civic contributions and celebration of their lives and legacy; therefore, enlarging our understanding of civic engagement and the heroines and narratives that guide us. Scholars of rhetoric, communication, and women’s studies will find this book particularly useful.

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Author:   Jill K. Burk ,  Christina L. McDowell Marinchak ,  Jill K. Burk ,  Angela M. Corbo
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Imprint:   Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
ISBN:  

9781666955637

ISBN 10:   1666955639
Pages:   190
Publication Date:   29 January 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Light of Lucretia Mott Maryl R. McGinley, Kaitlyn Poad, and Mattie Updyke Chapter 2 Lydia Hamilton Smith: Actions Speak Louder Than Words Jill K. Burk Chapter 3 Mother Cabrini: A Trailblazing Civic Servant, Community Activist, and Spiritual Leader Dawn M. Francis, Angela M. Corbo, and Anne Schwelm Chapter 4 Women’s Fraternal Organizations from 1870-1920: Carrie Chapman Catt, E. Jean Nelson Penfield, and Alice Duer Miller as Rhetorical Exemplars Jeanne M. Persuit Chapter 5 “All’s Well That Ends Well”: The Influence of Julia Walker Ruhl’s Communication Leadership and Public Voice on Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the Nation Elesha L. Ruminski Chapter 6 Beyond Confectionaries: Catherine “Kitty” Hershey and a Hospitality of Care Christina L. McDowell Chapter 7 Mary Ware Dennett: Women Are People Christine M. Willingham Chapter 8 The Rhetoric and Action of a Suffragist: Sallie W. Hovey Capturing her “Adventurous Spirit” through Mind and Body Activism Annette M. Holba Chapter 9 Ethel Carow Roosevelt Derby: Preserving the Past for the Future Nichola D. Gutgold

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Jill K. Burk is associate teaching professor and program chair of the Communication Arts and Sciences program at Penn State University, Berks. Christina L. McDowell is senior lecturer of marketing and management communication at Cornell University in the SC Johnson College of Business, Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

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