Theda Perdue examines the roles and responsibilities of Cherokee women during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; a time of intense cultural change. While building on the research of earlier historians; she develops a uniquely complex view of the effects of contact on Native gender relations; arguing that Cherokee conceptions of gender persisted long after contact. Maintaining traditional gender roles actually allowed Cherokee women and men to adapt to new circumstances and adopt new industries and practices.
#279842 in Books Bison Books 1998-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .44 x 5.51l; .50 #File Name: 0803273126179 pages
Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It's all about Ms. HancockBy YA LibrarianI should have read one of the reviews more carefully. If you are interested in how nurses tended to the men; or some of the medical techniques they used at the time this may not be the book for you. Ms. Hancock goes on and on about herself; which is great but I was hoping for a more well rounded account of daily activities in a field hospital. I'm afraid one doesnt get it here. You get bits and pieces; but trying to read through the entire book just to get a few nuggets here and there was tedious. What this book does do is crush the myth that only 30 year old spinsters were allowed to be nurses. Ms. Hancock was going to be turned away by Ms. Dix; but with all the wounded from the battle of Gettysburg there was no time to argue and she was able to work. I believe she was 23 at the time.So; while this book has some good qualities; I'm afraid they aren't enough for me.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Union NurseBy 43lyndaAnother very informative book; but not as good as "The Journal of a Confederate Nurse". But to compare the feelings and thoughts of the two different sides was a real eye opener. Can't wait to order another book and see if there is that much difference with another Union Nurse.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. wonderful bookBy K.StanfordWas purchased for a university project. It is so much more then I expected. Has been a great learning experience.
