Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe: A History from the French Revolution to the Present Day

by Annette F. Timm, Joshua A. Sanborn

Through a blend of history and historiography, Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe provides a clear and concise introduction to gender history in the region. The detailed examples and engaging language make this a useful overview for students not only of gender history, but also of European history more widely, as considerations of gender illuminate our understanding of historical change and individual experience.

In six thematic chapters that cover democracy and capitalism, imperialism and war, the authors explain how gender roles were socially constructed and how they influenced political and economic developments during the period.

This new edition has been thoroughly re-edited and expanded to take account of ongoing methodological innovation and recent scholarship in the field. The book also includes a brand new chapter on sexuality in the 21st century and extended material

· Scandinavia
· The Mediterranean
· Alternative Sexualities
· Women's history and femininity

Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe is a key text for all students of gender history and the history of modern Europe in general.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Read For School

352 pages, Paperback

First published March 6, 2007

Reviews

[Daan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gender this, gender that, gender deez!
Hoofdstukken zijn veel te lang. Verder: het kan erger I guess?

[Carlijn Maas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ik zou dit nog een keer in m'n vrije tijd willen lezen, zodat ik het met meer plezier kan lezen.

[Joep Timmermans · Rating 4 out of 5]

zoooo leerzaam ik denk dat de hele Europese mensheid veel zou kunnen leren van dit boek

[Laurens Monster · Rating 3 out of 5]

kinda ok? bland wording and and some slight revisionism here and there. failing to note the bourgeois character of the suffragettes being a prime example. the application of gendertheory was often quite elementary and uninspiring. could have been way worse. did not help that the entire course around this book was abysmal. sidenote: bought the second edition because over that based cover image. imaginative revolutionary couple goals?

[Johannes · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very one-dimensional view of history wich is clearly influenced by Marxism (take one look at the cover). The mayor problem is that the book starts already in the Early Modern Age, which is strange since the Middle Ages are very relevant for the cultural shaping of Europe.

[James Dickerson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating look into how modern Europe was shaped

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

comprehensive and comprehensible scholarly writing, and one of the best cited books i’ve read.

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