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This study analyzes the experience of female war correspondents from the Mexican–American War through World War II. It examines the construction of the concept of a "woman war correspondent" and the ways in which the press and the military both promoted and prevented their access to war.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: "A Womanly View of War," 1846-1910
Chapter 3: "Conditions of Acceptance," 1911-1939
Chapter 4: "To Play Men's Rules," 1940-1942
Chapter 5: "Women's Stuff and the Little Stories," 1942-1943
Chapter 6: "As Epitomes of All the Rest," 1943-1944
Chapter 7: "A Matter of Special Facility," 1944
Chapter 8: "Outstanding and Conspicuous Service," 1945
Chapter 9: "Persona Non Grata," 1945 and Beyond
Appendix 1: American Women War Correspondents during World War I
Appendix 2: American Women War Correspondents during World War II

About the author

Carolyn M. Edy is associate professor of journalism at Appalachian State University.

Summary

This study analyzes the experience of female war correspondents from the Mexican-American War through World War II. It examines the construction of the concept of a "woman war correspondent" and the ways in which the press and the military both promoted and prevented their access to war.

Product details

• Authors: Carolyn M Edy, Carolyn M. Edy, Edy Carolyn M.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2017
• EAN: 9781498539272
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-3927-2
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; USA, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, HISTORY / Military / General, 20th Century, military history, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Women, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Press & journalism, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, United States of America, USA, Gender studies: women, Gender studies: women and girls, News media and journalism, Military life & institutions, Military institutions