New York, New York: Atheneum, 2007. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Fine/Very Fine. VF/VF/1st ed., 1st prntng. In the 1920s abd 1930s, women journalists were frequently labeled as "sob sisters" or "newshens," and their news stories ususally appeared on the women's society pages. When war broke out in Europe in 1939, American women had no way of knowing how much the next six years world change their lives. The beginning of World War II not only meant hard work and sacrifice for women in the United States--it also meant opportunity. Book and Dust Jacket are in pristine condition; no marking or soiling, tight binding, price intact. 198 pages, with further reading suggestions, photo credits, notes, select bibliography and index. Great photos throughout.

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Bookseller: Books About The South (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0022069
Title: War, Women and the News
Author: Catherine Gourley
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition.
ISBN 10: 0689877528
ISBN 13: 9780689877520
Publisher: Atheneum
Place of Publication: New York, New York
Date Published: 2007
Keywords: COLLECTIBLE, WOMEN WAR CORRESPONDENTS, JOURNALIST IN WORLD II, CORRESPONDENTS-20TH CENTURY
Bookseller catalogs: Modern First Editions; History--Civil and Otherwise;

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BOOKS ABOUT THE SOUTH is located on the Georgia Coast in Darien, Georgia's second oldest city. I specialize in books from the Civil War Period through the 20th century from and about the entire Southern Region of the United States, with a special interest in Georgia History.

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