- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (Feb 10 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0517885670
- ISBN-13: 978-0517885673
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 0.8 x 23.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,060,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
This WWII history of the over 18 million women serving in the labor force includes first-hand accounts, propaganda posters and numerous period photographs. "The author explain[s] the events surrounding the war and the economic conditions that temporarily produced a female-dominated work force," said PW. Ages 10-up. (Feb.).-- the events surrounding the war and the economic conditions that temporarily produced a female-dominated work force," said PW. Ages 10-up. (Feb.)r
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 6-9?Colman chronicles the drive to get women to enter wartime industries, providing insight into the federal government's propaganda campaign and incentives. She also supplies the facts and figures: many more women than one might suppose had full-time employment before the war, and many continued to work after it, sometimes in positions that were considerably less important and less lucrative. The author also discusses the sexual harassment and racial discrimination women experienced while doing their patriotic duty. The compromises they had to make in order to manage child care and to prove to men on the job that they were their equals are frequently ignored in other historical treatments of the Rosie-the-riveter phenomenon. From Colman's point of view, the experiences of stateside workers led the way to some of the more liberal reforms later in the century, especially for women and minorities. The abundant black-and-white photographs included are a real treat. An excellent addition.?Ruth K. MacDonald, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This review is from: Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Homefront in World War II (Paperback)
Colman combines masterful storytelling with criticalcutting-edge insight to create an imposing study of a crucial periodin U.S. history. Rosie the Riveter reveals the ways in which government and industry manipulated gender roles to serve their own interests both before and after the war. Colman's Rosie the Riveter is history at its best- engaging narrative, illuminating details, and fabulous photographs (including a picture of Marilyn Monroe as a war worker).
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Rosie the Riveter - dud!,
This review is from: Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Homefront in World War II (Paperback)
Women working during WWII is an interesting subject; however this book turns an interesting subject into a dry, uninteresting tale. I hope other author's explore this topic. I am very disappointed in this book.
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This review is from: Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Homefront in World War II (Paperback)
Colman combines masterful storytelling with criticalcutting-edge insight to create an imposing study of a crucial periodin U.S. history. Rosie the Riveter reveals the ways in which government and industry manipulated gender roles to serve their own interests both before and after the war. Colman's Rosie the Riveter is history at its best- engaging narrative, illuminating details, and fabulous photographs (including a picture of Marilyn Monroe as a war worker).
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Rosie: Class of her own,
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This review is from: Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Homefront in World War II (Paperback)
I used this book as part of several when I was doing a paper and presentation on Rosie the Riveter and Working Women and WWII. I found it helpful.
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Reminds Us of our own Rosie,
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This book was given to our neice as a rememberance of her Grandmother who was a real life Rosie the Riveter during WWII. She worked at Wainwright Shipyard, Panama City, Florida building Liberty Ships during the war.
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