More Work for Mother: Household Tech Ironies from Open Hearth to Microwave by Ruth Schwartz Cowan 1985 Paperback-image
More Work for Mother: Household Tech Ironies from Open Hearth to Microwave by Ruth Schwartz Cowan 1985 Paperback-image

More Work for Mother: Household Tech Ironies from Open Hearth to Microwave by Ruth Schwartz Cowan 1985 Paperback

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Synopsis: In this classic work of women's history (winner of the 1984 Dexter Prize from the Society for the History of Technology), Ruth Schwartz Cowan shows how and why modern women devote as much time to housework as did their colonial sisters. In lively and provocative prose, Cowan explains how the modern conveniences,washing machines, white flour, vacuums, commercial cotton,seemed at first to offer working-class women middle-class standards of comfort. Over time, however, it became clear that these gadgets and gizmos mainly replaced work previously conducted by men, children, and servants. Instead of living lives of leisure, middle-class women found themselves struggling to keep up with ever higher standards of cleanliness., In this classic work of women's history (winner of the 1984 Dexter Prize from the Society for the History of Technology), Ruth Schwartz Cowan shows how and why modern women devote as much time to housework as did their colonial sisters. In lively and provocative prose, Cowan explains how the modern conveniences--washing machines, white flour, vacuums, commercial cotton--seemed at first to offer working-class women middle-class standards of comfort. Over time, however, it became clear that these gadgets and gizmos mainly replaced work previously conducted by men, children, and servants. Instead of living lives of leisure, middle-class women found themselves struggling to keep up with ever higher standards of cleanliness., In this classic work of women's history (winner of the 1984 Dexter Prize from the Society for the History of Technology), Ruth Schwartz Cowan shows how and why modern women devote as much time to housework as did their colonial sisters. In lively and provocative prose, Cowan explains how the modern conveniences, washing machines, white flour, vacuums, commercial cotton, seemed at first to offer working-class women middle-class standards of comfort. Over time, however, it became clear that these gadgets and gizmos mainly replaced work previously conducted by men, children, and servants. Instead of living lives of leisure, middle-class women found themselves struggling to keep up with ever higher standards of cleanliness. Item Height: 0.9 in Number of Pages: 288 Pages ISBN-13: 9780465047321 gtin13: 9780465047321 Publication Year: 1985 Topic: General, Women's Studies Author: Ruth Schwartz Cowan Language: English ISBN-10: 0465047327 brand: Basic Books Dewey Edition: 21 Illustrator: Yes Publisher: Basic Books Intended Audience: Trade Item Width: 6 in Format: Trade Paperback Genre: House & Home, Social Science LCCN: 83-070759 Item Weight: 12.3 Oz Book Title: More Work for Mother : the Ironies of Household Technology from the Open Hearth to the Microwave Item Length: 9 in Dewey Decimal: 640.9/73

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More Work For Mother: The Ironies Of Household Technology From The Open Hearth To The Microwave Cowan, Ruth Schwartz paperback Publisher: Basic Books Mar 11 1985 Edition: ISBN: 9780465047321 Description: Used - Good Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Internal SKU: Y02H-00466 Wonder Book has been in business since 1980 and online since 1997! We have three brick and mortar stores in Baltimore/DC region and over 2 million books online. We have served millions of happy customers. Our merchandise is 100% guaranteed! Simply return the item within 30 days of purchase for a refund. Most of our items ship within one business day via DHL or USPS. Standard Continental U.S. Shipments will arrive within 3-7 business days, Priority 2-6. Check out our multiple item shipping discounts. Check out our other listings! We have over 150,000 additional titles in books/movies/music categories and we are adding 100''s of titles every day so please subscribe to our listings.

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