Woman And The Law: Including Rights And Duties Of Citizenship (1918)

""Women and the Law: Including Rights and Duties of Citizenship"" is a book written by William Fenton Myers in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of the legal rights and responsibilities of women in the United States at the time. Myers examines the history of women's legal status, from the early days of the country to the present day, and explores the various legal issues that women faced in their daily lives. The book covers a wide range of topics, including marriage and divorce, property rights, child custody, and the right to vote. Myers also discusses the legal status of women in different professions, such as medicine, law, and teaching. The book provides a detailed analysis of the legal cases that shaped women's rights in the United States, including the landmark Supreme Court case, Muller v. Oregon, which upheld the constitutionality of laws limiting women's working hours.Overall, ""Women and the Law"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's legal rights in the United States. Myers' thorough research and clear writing style make this book an accessible and informative read for scholars, students, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.