Rational passions : women and scholarship in Britain, 1702-1870 : a reader
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Published
Peterborough, Ont. ; Broadview Press, [2008].
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Book
ISBN
9781551116433 (pbk.), 155111643X (pbk.)
Physical Desc
ix, 428 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Published
Peterborough, Ont. ; Broadview Press, [2008].
Language
English
ISBN
9781551116433 (pbk.), 155111643X (pbk.)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-413) and index.
Description
"This anthology of primarily non-fiction works by British women (1702 to 1870) introduces readers to a range of lesser-known texts and examines their authors' scholarly ambition and often groundbreaking achievements." "Despite their lack of civil and political rights and in the absence of formal academic training, each of the writers profiled in this unique collection was anxious to establish herself as a serious contributor to what were regarded as male intellectual traditions. Students of women's history will be reacquainted with Harriet Martineau and Mary Hays' political writings while being introduced for the first time to Priscilla Wakefield, Jane Marcel, Ada Byron and Mary Somerville's contributions to Science and Mathematics. Among others, Mary Shelley and Anna Jameson will intrigue readers with their innovative offerings to the expanding print culture." "A historical introduction and chronology provide the context for the primary sources which are arranged thematically. Biographical profiles and short commentaries are provided for each author."--BOOK JACKET.
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Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 808.83 RAT | Available |
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LC Subjects
English prose literature -- 18th century.
English prose literature -- 19th century.
English prose literature -- Women authors.
Women -- Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th century.
Women -- Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century.
Women and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Women and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
English prose literature -- 19th century.
English prose literature -- Women authors.
Women -- Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th century.
Women -- Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century.
Women and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Women and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gordon, F., & Walker, G. L. (2008). Rational passions: women and scholarship in Britain, 1702-1870 : a reader . Broadview Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gordon, Felicia and Gina Luria Walker. 2008. Rational Passions: Women and Scholarship in Britain, 1702-1870 : A Reader. Broadview Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gordon, Felicia and Gina Luria Walker. Rational Passions: Women and Scholarship in Britain, 1702-1870 : A Reader Broadview Press, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gordon, Felicia., and Gina Luria Walker. Rational Passions: Women and Scholarship in Britain, 1702-1870 : A Reader Broadview Press, 2008.
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