Women Against the Good War Conscientious Objection and Gender on the American Home Front, 1941-1947 |
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| Author:
| Goossen, Rachel Waltner |
| Series title: | Gender and American Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8078-4672-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1997 |
| Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $97.00AUD $64.00 |
Book Description:
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During World War II, more than 12,000 male conscientious objectors entered Civilian Public Service. However, this study focuses on the 2000 women who joined this church-supported programme - most of whom were part of Mennonite, Amish, Brethren, or Quaker families with deeply held anti-war beliefs.
During World War II, more than 12,000 male conscientious objectors entered Civilian Public Service. However, this study focuses on the 2000 women who joined this church-supported programme - most of whom were part of Mennonite, Amish, Brethren, or Quaker families with deeply held anti-war beliefs.