ISBN: 080782366X

During World War II, more than 12,000 male conscientious objectors seeking alternatives to military service entered Civilian Public Service to do forestry, soil conservation, or other 'wo… More...

During World War II, more than 12,000 male conscientious objectors seeking alternatives to military service entered Civilian Public Service to do forestry, soil conservation, or other 'work of national importance.' But this government-sponsored, church-supported program also attracted some 2,000 women--most of whom were part of Mennonite, Amish, Brethren, or Quaker families with deeply held antiwar beliefs--to 151 alternative service locations across the country. Rachel Waltner Goossen tells the story of these women against the 'good war, ' women who identified themselves as conscientious objectors. Despite cultural hostility and discriminatory federal policies, they sought to demonstrate their humanitarian convictions by taking part in Civilian Public Service work. Based on little-known archival sources as well as oral history interviews and questionnaire responses, Goossen's study reveals the extent to which these women's religious and philosophical beliefs placed them on the margins of American society. Encouraged by religious traditions that prized nonconformity, these women made unusual choices, questioned government dictums, and defied societal expectations, all of which set them apart from the millions of Americans who supported the war effort. 20th century,americas,gender studies,history,humanities,military,politics and social sciences,social sciences,textbooks,women in history Women's Studies, University of North Carolina Press<

ISBN: 9780807823668

University of North Carolina Press. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one … More...

University of North Carolina Press. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy!, University of North Carolina Press<

ISBN: 080782366X

[EAN: 9780807823668], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: The University of North Carolina Press], History|Military|World War II, Social Science|Women's Studies, No dust jacket. Light wear. Ma… More...

[EAN: 9780807823668], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: The University of North Carolina Press], History|Military|World War II, Social Science|Women's Studies, No dust jacket. Light wear. May contain light interior markings. Good reading copy.<

1997, ISBN: 9780807823668

University of North Carolina Press, 1997-11-01. Hardcover. Good., University of North Carolina Press, 1997-11-01

ISBN: 080782366X

[EAN: 9780807823668], Gebraucht, [PU: University of North Carolina Press]