Never Done: A History Of American Housework,New

Never Done: A History Of American Housework,New

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Finally Back In Print, With A New Preface By The Author, This Lively, Authoritative, And Pathbreaking Study Considers The History Of Material Advances And Domestic Service, The 'Women'S Separate Sphere,' And The Respective Influences Of Advertising, Home Economics, And Women'S Entry Into The Workforce. Never Done Begins By Describing The Household Chores Of Nineteenthcentury America: Cooking At Fireplaces And On Castiron Stoves, Laundry Done With Boilers And Flatirons, Endless Waterhauling And Firetending, And So On. Strasser Goes On To Explain And Explore How Industrialization Transformed The Nature Of Women'S Work. Easing Some Tasks And Eliminating Others, New Commercial Processes Inexorably Altered Women'S Daily Lives And Relationshipswith Each Other And With Those They Served.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'Never Done: A History of American Housework'? A: The book examines the history of American housework, discussing material advances, domestic service, and the impact of industrialization on women's roles and daily lives.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Never Done' is Susan Strasser.
  • Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 1, 2000.
  • Q: How many pages does 'Never Done' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is described as a used book in good condition.
  • Q: What topics does the book cover regarding women's work? A: The book discusses household chores in the nineteenth century, the effects of industrialization, and how women's work evolved over time.
  • Q: Does the book include any new content? A: Yes, it includes a new Preface by the author.
  • Q: Can this book be used as an educational resource? A: Yes, it is categorized under Historical Study & Educational Resources, making it suitable for educational use.
  • Q: What insights can I gain about advertising and home economics from this book? A: The book explores how advertising and home economics influenced women's domestic roles and the transformation of housework over time.

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