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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Chafe, William Henry.
The paradox of change : American women in the 20th century /
William H. Chafe.
p. cm.Rev. ed. of: The American woman, 1972.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-19-504418-5
ISBN 0-19-504419-3 (pbk.)
1. Women— United States—History— 20th century. 2. Women's
rights— United States—History— 20th century. I. Chafe, William
Henry.American woman. II. Title.
HQ1426.C45 1991 305.42'0973'0904—dc20 90-43457

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