Women and the American Experience: A Concise History

by Nancy Woloch

The 2d edition of this concise history has been revised to incorporate continuing research in the fast-growing field of Women’s History. Additions to the text include an exploration of women’s experiences and roles in various ethnic groups as well as three new "The Trans-Mississippi West", "Migrants and Immigrants" and "Women and the Law". Woloch’s lucid, lively and thorough survey retains the same comprehensive style that has made it the best-selling narrative text in American Women’s History.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Psychology, Reference, Research, Feminism, Womens

464 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1984

Reviews

[Charaity Hubbard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read. The chapters flowed easily into each "experience" and was well researched. Native American women and their experiences are lacking coverage once the timeline moves past colonialization and the American Revolutionary War. This could be due to lack of research/primary sources and/or because they were so far removed from any "American" experience that it excluded them from being included in the text. Overall, it's worth the read for anyone interested in the history of women here in the United States.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first time I read this book it was for my Women's History class many years ago. My granddaughter needed some information for her AP class, so I picked it up to see if it could help her. Once I started I just kept reading. I found so many things I missed the first time. It is a wonderful source of information. I would suggest anyone interested in the accomplishments women have made for our country pick it up. You would be amazed at the wealth of information.

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This text was originally purchased as a college text requirement- it's classic and well worth the time as it encompasses the female experience throughout history. I reviewed, and passed to my daughter. This is a classic worth laying eyes on at least once.

[Pam · Rating 2 out of 5]

An interesting take on women in American History.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read as textbook for WOMEN IN U. S. HISTORY course.

[kylajaclyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for my Women in U.S. History class. The later chapters about the 1920s and beyond were most fascinating for me. Unfortunately, suffrage and the 1800s take up most of this book. I know we are living history, so there isn't as much to be said for recent times, but what interests me the most are the times we are living right now. I've read enough about suffrage to last the rest of my life. That said, for an academic book, this one has many interesting parts, though I can't imagine anyone reading this for fun.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although a bit dry at times, overall I think Woloch does a good job in a concise book intended as textbook to try to present two sides of controversial issues, and often cite at least one scholar in that area.

[Elizabeth]

hardcover with dustjacket different cover knopf 1984 very good condition

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't believe I read the whole thing! Some of this was tedious, but there were informative bits, too.

[Timothy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Uneven collection of readings and primary source documents on the history of women in U.S. It does not do justice to conservative women thinkers.

[Amy]

Read chapters 1-4