Leaving women behind : modern families, outdated laws
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Strassel, Kimberley A.
Contributors
Colgan, Celeste.
Goodman, John C.
Published
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2006].
Format
Book
ISBN
0742545458 (alk. paper), 9780742545458 (alk. paper)
Physical Desc
xii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction
305.420973 STR
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Published
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2006].
Language
English
ISBN
0742545458 (alk. paper), 9780742545458 (alk. paper)

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-207) and index.
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"Leaving Women Behind demonstrates how outdated institutions penalize single mothers, working wives, and widows. The authors identify needed changes to bring antiquated public policies into the twenty-first century. They offer realistic solutions that empower people, giving them more choices and more control over their lives."--BOOK JACKET.

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LC Subjects
Sex discrimination against women -- United States.
United States -- Social conditions -- 1945-
United States -- Social policy.
Women -- Employment -- Social aspects -- United States.
Women -- Government policy -- United States.
Women -- United States -- Economic conditions.
Women -- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Sex discrimination against women.
Social history.
Social policy.
United States.
Women -- Economic conditions.
Women -- Employment -- Social aspects.
Women -- Government policy.
Women -- Social conditions.
Other Subjects
Gender identity.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Strassel, K. A., Colgan, C., & Goodman, J. C. (2006). Leaving women behind: modern families, outdated laws . Rowman & Littlefield.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Strassel, Kimberley A, Celeste. Colgan and John C. Goodman. 2006. Leaving Women Behind: Modern Families, Outdated Laws. Rowman & Littlefield.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Strassel, Kimberley A, Celeste. Colgan and John C. Goodman. Leaving Women Behind: Modern Families, Outdated Laws Rowman & Littlefield, 2006.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Strassel, Kimberley A., Celeste Colgan, and John C Goodman. Leaving Women Behind: Modern Families, Outdated Laws Rowman & Littlefield, 2006.

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