Gender and History

Gender and History - Paperback

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Gender and History - Paperback

Gender and History - Paperback

by Susan Kingsley Kent
$68.31
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Book Overview

by Susan Kingsley Kent (Author)

What is gender and who has it? History, theory and gender are inextricably linked, but how exactly do they fit together? How do
historians use theories about gender to write history?

In this jargon-free introduction, Susan Kingsley Kent presents a student-friendly guide to the origins, conceptual framework, subjectmatter and methods of gender history. Assuming no prior knowledge, Gender and History:

- Sets out clear definitions of theory, history and gender
- Explains that gender is not solely applicable to women, but to men as well
- Tackles the hotly debated topic of power and gender relations
- Explores gender history from a variety of angles, including anthropology, psychology and philosophy
- Spans a broad chronological period, from the times of Aristotle to the present day
- Includes a helpful glossary that explains key terms and concepts at a glance

Lively and approachable, this is an essential text for anyone who wishes to learn how to use theories of gender in their historical studies.

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What is gender and who has it? History, theory and gender are inextricably linked, but how exactly do they fit together? How do
historians use theories about gender to write history?

In this jargon-free introduction, Susan Kingsley Kent presents a student-friendly guide to the origins, conceptual framework, subjectmatter and methods of gender history. Assuming no prior knowledge, Gender and History

? sets out clear definitions of theory, history and gender
? explains that gender is not solely applicable to women, but to men as well
? tackles the hotly debated topic of power and gender relations
? explores gender history from a variety of angles, including anthropology, psychology and philosophy
? spans a broad chronological period, from the times of Aristotle to the present day
? includes a helpful glossary that explains key terms and concepts at a glance.

Lively and approachable, this is an essential text for anyone who wishes to learn how to use theories of gender in their historical
studies.

Author Biography

Susan Kingsley Kent is Professor and Chair of the Department of History at the University of Colorado, USA. She is the author of Sex and Suffrage in Britain, 1860-1914, Gender and Power in Britain, 1660-1990 and Aftershocks: Politics and Trauma in Britain, 1918-1931.
Susan Kingsley Kent is Professor and Chair of the Department of History at the University of Colorado, USA. She is the author of Sex and Suffrage in Britain, 1860-1914, Gender and Power in Britain, 1660-1990 and Aftershocks: Politics and Trauma in Britain, 1918-1931.

Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: December 06, 2011
ISBN9780230292246
Author Susan Kingsley Kent
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing PLC
GenreHistory and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedDecember 2011
LanguageENG- English
Pages160
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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