Alice Kessler-Harris
4 books
About the Author
Alice Kessler-Harris is a distinguished historian and professor emerita at Columbia University, where she has profoundly shaped the fields of labor history and women's studies over a career spanning more than five decades. Renowned for her meticulous research and insightful analysis, she has illuminated the often-overlooked contributions of women to the American workforce, challenging traditional narratives of economic and social progress. Her seminal work, Women Have Always Worked: A Concise History, offers a compelling overview of women's labor from colonial times to the present, highlighting their resilience and agency amid evolving societal structures. Kessler-Harris's scholarship bridges academia and public discourse, influencing policy debates on gender equity and labor rights, and earning her prestigious accolades including the Bancroft Prize.
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