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Elinor Burkett

    Elinor Burkett
    Golda
    Das Buch der Schande
    Another Planet
    The Baby Boon
    The Right Women
    Golda Meir & the birth of Israel
    • Mining unpublished archival treasures, this is the authoritative biography of the first woman in the West to become an elected leader: Golda Meir.

      Golda Meir & the birth of Israel
    • The Right Women

      A Journey Through the Heart of Conservative America

      • 292pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      3,7(19)Évaluer

      Through over one hundred interviews, Elinor Burkett delves into the lives of conservative women, revealing a diverse spectrum of voices that challenge traditional feminist narratives. Featuring figures like Elizabeth Dole and militiawomen, the book examines how these women embody independence while critiquing "old" feminism. Rather than attacking or defending feminism, it presents a balanced exploration of a movement reshaping societal norms and redefining women's roles in America.

      The Right Women
    • The Baby Boon

      How Family-Friendly America Cheats the Childless

      • 268pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
      3,6(84)Évaluer

      The book explores the emerging tension between working mothers and the increasing population of childless adults in America. Through a combination of data analysis and grassroots reporting, Elinor Burkett highlights the challenges and disparities faced by these two groups. She advocates for a more equitable future that addresses their differing needs and perspectives, aiming to foster understanding and collaboration between them.

      The Baby Boon
    • Another Planet

      A Year in the Life of a Suburban High School

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      3,4(141)Évaluer

      Through an immersive nine-month investigation in a suburban Minneapolis high school, Elinor Burkett unveils the complexities and challenges of the modern educational landscape. As she engages with students, parents, and teachers, she reveals how fears stemming from school shootings have shaped the high school experience, introducing concepts like "Zero Tolerance" policies and pervasive anxieties about misfits. Burkett's poignant exposé sheds light on the deeper issues confronting educators and families, challenging the myths and political narratives surrounding school safety and student life.

      Another Planet
    • Published to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the nation's founding, "Golda" is an absorbing biography that brings into focus the life of one of the original founders of the State of Israel and its only female prime minister. 8-page b&w photo insert.

      Golda