America's Women

America's Women: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates, and Heroines

Rich in detail, filled with fascinating characters, and panoramic in its sweep, this magnificent work of women's history tells the complete story of the American woman from the Pilgrims to the 21st century. Bestselling author and New York Times columnist Gail Collins explores the transformations, victories, and tragedies of women in America over four hundred years, demonstrating a fascinating boomerang pattern of progress and retreat.

Through the compelling true stories of both famous and forgotten individuals, this landmark social history charts how women's lives were continuously altered by shifting economic forces, cultural attitudes, medical advances, and social theories.

Paperback. 608 Pages.