{"product_id":"9781643361598","title":"101 Women Who Shaped South Carolina","description":"Prior to the twenty-first century, most historical writing about women in South Carolina focused on elite White women, even though working-class women of diverse backgrounds were actively engaged in the social, economic, and political battles of the state. Although often unrecognized publicly, they influenced cultural and political landscapes both within and outside of the state's borders through their careers, writing, art, music, and activism. Despite significant cultural, social, and political barriers, these brave and determined women affected sweeping change that advanced the position of women as well as their communities.\u003cp\u003eThe entries in \u003ci\u003e101 Women Who Shaped South Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e, which include many from the landmark text \u003ci\u003eThe South Carolina Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, offer a concise and approachable history of the state, while recognizing the sacrifice, persistence, and sheer grit of its heroines and history makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreword is provided by Walter Edgar, Neuffer Professor of Southern Studies Emeritus and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at the University of South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of South Carolina Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48202740728048,"sku":"9781643361598","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781643361598_p0.jpg?v=1763686975","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781643361598","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}