Author Description

The Work Patterns Of European Women From 1700 Onwards Fluctuate In Relation To Ideological, Demographic, Economic And Familial Changes. In A History Of European Women's Work, Deborah Simonton Draws Together Recent Research And Methodological Developments To Take An Overview Of Trends In Women's Work Across Europe From The So-called Pre-industrial Period To The Present. Taking The Role Of Gender And Class In Defining Women's Labour As A Central Theme, Deborah Simonton Compares And Contrasts The Pace Of Change Between European Countries, Distinguishing Between Europe-wide Issues And Local Developments.