Deborah L. Parsons’ Streetwalking the Metropolis: Women, the City, and Modernity offers a compelling examination of the complex relationship between women and urban life during the early twentieth century. Through vivid analysis, Parsons explores how women navigated the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly changing metropolitan landscape, highlighting their visibility and agency in public spaces traditionally dominated by men. The book delves into themes of modernity, gender, and social mobility, revealing how women's presence on city streets became a powerful symbol of both liberation and social anxiety. Parsons’ work enriches our understanding of how women’s everyday urban experiences contributed to shaping modern city culture and identity.
Deborah L. Parsons’ Streetwalking the Metropolis: Women, the City, and Modernity offers a compelling examination of the complex relationship between women and urban life during the early twentieth century. Through vivid analysis, Parsons explores how women navigated the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly changing metropolitan landscape, highlighting their visibility and agency in public spaces traditionally dominated by men. The book delves into themes of modernity, gender, and social mobility, revealing how women's presence on city streets became a powerful symbol of both liberation and social anxiety. Parsons’ work enriches our understanding of how women’s everyday urban experiences contributed to shaping modern city culture and identity.
Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, 2000 first edition. Name inscribed inside & slight creasing to spine & minimal wear otherwise very good condition
