Women's Leisure in England, 1920-1960

Women's Leisure in England, 1920-1960
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 071905737X
ISBN-13 : 9780719057373
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Download or read book Women's Leisure in England, 1920-1960 written by Claire Langhamer and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the complex relationship between women and leisure, drawing upon recent feminist theory. The text charts the changes in perception, representation and experiences of leisure for women between 1920 and 1960, and relates the changes to life cycle lines.


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