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Introduction to the Second Edition copyright © 2011 by Susan Faludi Text copyright © 1973 by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Ehrenreich, Barbara.
p. ; cm.—(Contemporary classics)
eISBN : 978-1-558-61696-7
1. Women—Health and hygiene—Sociological aspects. I. English, Deirdre. II. Title. III. Series: Contemporary classics (Feminist Press) [DNLM: 1. Women’s Health—history—United States. 2. History, 19th Century—United States. 3. History, 20th Century—United States. 4. Prejudice—United States. 5. Social Conditions—history—United States. 6. Socioeconomic Factors—history—United States. 7. Women’s Rights—history—United States. WA 11 AA1]
RG121.E43 2011
362.1082—dc22
2011011650
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