First Midland Book Edition 1988

© 1986 by Mary Frances Berry
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Berry, Mary Frances.
Why ERA failed.
(Everywoman : studies in history, literature, and culture)
Bibliography: p.
Includes index.
1. Equal rights amendments— United States. 2. Women—
Legal status, laws, etc.— United States. 3. Women's
rights— United States. I. Title. II. Series:
Everywoman.
KF4758.B45 1986 342.73'0878'02632 85-45985
cl.ISBN 0-253-36537-6
pa.ISBN 0-253-20459-3
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