"No Fit Place for Women"? Women in New South Wales Politics 1856–2006 edited by Deborah Brennan & Louise Chappell

Editors: Deborah Brennan & Louise Chappell
Publisher: UNSW Press, Sydney
Publication Date: 2006
Format: Hardcover, xii + 289 pages
ISBN: 9780868409641 / 0868409642
Dimensions: Approx. 26 cm tall
Condition: Very Good – light wear to covers, bumping to top and bottom of spine

“No Fit Place for Women”? charts the long and often difficult journey of women’s political participation in New South Wales from 1856 to 2006. Edited by Deborah Brennan and Louise Chappell, this groundbreaking volume features essays, photographs, and personal stories highlighting the challenges and achievements of women in state politics.

From exclusion and resistance to breakthroughs and leadership, this work provides a compelling portrait of change over 150 years and the evolving role of women in shaping public policy.

Why You’ll Love It:
A must-have for those interested in Australian women’s history, political reform, or gender equality. This authoritative resource is ideal for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts.