Name/TitleWomen of All Nations
MakerAthol Joyce, T. & Thomas, N.W.
Maker RoleEditor
About this objectLarge hardcover illustrated publication titled 'Women of All Nations: A Record of Their Characteristics, Habits, Manners, Customs and Influence' edited by T. Athol Joyce and N.W. Thomas, Fellows of the Royal Anthropological Institute. The main content headings are:
- Introduction
- Polynesia
- New Zealand
- Melanesia
- Micronesia
- Australia
- Torres Straits and New Guinea
- The Non-Malay Tribes of the Sunda Islands and Celebes
- The Malay Peninsula
- The Philippine Islands
- Madagascar
- North Africa
- East Africa
- South and South-West Africa
- The Congo Free State
- The West Coast of Africa
- South America
Note: Produced during the colonialist period, this book contains many racist references and generally problematic language, including sexism. It is written from a Western perspective and does not include women of Europe or North America.
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, board and paper
MeasurementsH: 290 x W: 210 x D: 40 mm
Date Made1908
PeriodLate 19th - early 20th century
Place MadeEngland, London
PublisherCassell and Company Ltd
Publication Date1908
Publication PlaceEngland, London
Subject and Association Keywordscolonisation, colonialism, colonial legacy
Subject and Association Keywordsanthroplogy / sociology
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBook
Object numberGWL-2025-99
Spine LabelWOMEN OF ALL NATIONS
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved