Corsets to Camouflage : Women and War – Kate Adie

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Uniform is universally seen as both a stamp of authority and of official acceptance. But the sight of a woman in military uniform still provokes controversy. Although more women are now taking prominent roles in combat, the status implied by uniform is often regarded as contrary to the general perception of womanhood. This study of the image of uniformed women, both in conflict and in civilian roles throughout the 20th century examines the extraordinary range of jobs that uniformed women have performed, from nursing to the armed services. Through complementary correspondence and many personal stories Kate Adiee brings the enormous and often unsung achievements of women in uniform to life and looks at how far women have come in a century which, for them, began restricted in corsets and has ended on the battlefield in camouflage.

Hardcopy book tight and clean and free from inscriptions. Dust Wrapper very good and covered in cellophane for extra protection (easily removable) First Edition

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SKU: 9780340820599 Category: Title: Corsets to Camouflage : Women and War
Author: Kate Adie
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Year: 2003
ISBN10: 0340820594
ISBN13: 9780340820599
Condition: Very Good
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 928

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Uniform is universally seen as both a stamp of authority and of official acceptance. But the sight of a woman in military uniform still provokes controversy. Although more women are now taking prominent roles in combat, the status implied by uniform is often regarded as contrary to the general perception of womanhood. This study of the image of uniformed women, both in conflict and in civilian roles throughout the 20th century examines the extraordinary range of jobs that uniformed women have performed, from nursing to the armed services. Through complementary correspondence and many personal stories Kate Adiee brings the enormous and often unsung achievements of women in uniform to life and looks at how far women have come in a century which, for them, began restricted in corsets and has ended on the battlefield in camouflage.

Hardcopy book tight and clean and free from inscriptions. Dust Wrapper very good and covered in cellophane for extra protection (easily removable) First Edition

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Weight 1.02 kg
Dimensions 25.3 × 19.7 × 2.5 cm

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