The Routledge Historical Atlas of Women in America

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The atlas presents a geographical and demographic exploration of American women's history, highlighting specific aspects such as life in tenements, women's roles during World War I, and the cosmetics industry of the 1920s. It features vibrant maps and charts that document significant milestones in women's social and political rights, including the 19th-century reform movements like temperance and suffrage, as well as 20th-century issues like contraception and the Equal Rights Amendment. The work includes 50 color maps to enhance its insights.