Kathy Peiss
5 books
About the Author
Kathy Peiss is a distinguished historian and professor emerita at the University of Pennsylvania, where she specialized in American social and cultural history, with a particular focus on gender, labor, and leisure in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Her groundbreaking research illuminates the lives of working-class women and the evolving landscape of urban entertainment, challenging traditional narratives of industrialization and social change. Peiss's work draws on rich archival sources to explore how everyday amusements shaped identities and communities, offering insightful perspectives on the intersections of class, race, and sexuality in American history. A recipient of numerous awards for her scholarly contributions, she continues to influence the field through her engaging and accessible writing.
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