A biography of the marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book, Silent Spring, alerted the public to the possibility of dangerous long-range effects of pesticides.
"The author provides information on the role of women in World War II, covering such topics as their jobs, their 'new' status, and their image in the eyes of their fellow citizens." Booklist.
Describes what life was like for American women in the 1920s and 1930s, discussing such aspects as family life; working life; their involvement in education, science, politics, sports, and the arts; and the lives of minority women.
Describes what life was like for American women from 1900 to 1920, discussing such aspects as family life, activities outside the home, working life, their role in World War I, gaining the right to vote, and minority women's lives.
Describes what life was like for American women from the 1980s to the present, discussing such aspects as family and societal issues; their involvement in the labor force, politics, the legal system, and the arts; and education.