Title: Through Women’s Eyes: An American History with Documents, Fifth Edition
Authors: Ellen Carol DuBois and Lynn Dumenil
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s
Description: “Through Women’s Eyes: An American History with Documents,” now in its Fifth Edition, offers a comprehensive and inclusive exploration of American history from a gender perspective. Authored by Ellen Carol DuBois and Lynn Dumenil and published by Bedford/St. Martin’s, this textbook presents a nuanced narrative that highlights the experiences, contributions, and struggles of women throughout American history.
In this edition, readers will find updated content that reflects recent scholarship and addresses contemporary issues and debates in women’s history. The book incorporates a diverse range of primary source documents, including letters, diaries, speeches, and visual materials, which provide firsthand accounts and perspectives of women from various backgrounds and walks of life.
With its interdisciplinary approach and attention to intersectionality, “Through Women’s Eyes” encourages readers to critically engage with historical narratives and to recognize the complex ways in which gender has intersected with other identities, such as race, class, and sexuality, to shape American society.
Whether you’re a student, scholar, or general reader interested in American history and women’s studies, this textbook serves as an invaluable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the roles and experiences of women in shaping the nation’s past and present.