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UNINA9910778594403321 |
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Autore |
Weatherford Doris. |
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Titolo |
American women during World War II : an encyclopedia / / Doris Weatherford |
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New York : , : Routledge, , 2010 |
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ISBN |
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1-135-20189-7 |
1-135-20190-0 |
1-282-31624-9 |
9786612316241 |
0-203-87066-2 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (552 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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World War, 1939-1945 - Women - United States |
World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female |
World War, 1939-1945 - War work - United States |
Women - United States - History - 20th century |
Women - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Entries; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"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- |
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