Constance Chen (66 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. This is a biography of Mary Ware Dennett, who was an educator in sex education and the author of the widely distributed pamphlet, "The Sex Side of Life". Dennett was a pioneer in sex education, who battled with Congress in her fight against the censorship law that banned the dissemination of any information about human sexuality. So threatening was Dennett's message to those who would limit a woman's knowledge of contraception, that the Post Office used exaggerated obscenity charges to frame Dennett in a trial that became a landmark case in obscenity law. Dennett was also executive secretary of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founding organizer of the National Birth Control League, and she held key positions in the American Union Against Militarism.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condition: Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Fine. 1 Edition. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This is a biography of Mary Ware Dennett, who was an educator in sex education and the author of the widely distributed pamphlet, "The Sex Side of Life". Dennett was a pioneer in sex education, who battled with Congress in her fight against the censorship law that banned the dissemination of any information about human sexuality. So threatening was Dennett's message to those who would limit a woman's knowledge of contraception, that the Post Office used exaggerated obscenity charges to frame Dennett in a trial that became a landmark case in obscenity law. Dennett was also executive secretary of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founding organizer of the National Birth Control League, and she held key positions in the American Union Against Militarism.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. May be water damaged/ex-library. Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Traces the life of the social reformer, from her battles over censorship of sexual information to the founding of the National Birth Control League Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Hard cover. Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. HC 160.

2001. Asia. Duke University Press, 338 p., fine paperback.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Hardcover in jacket. Inscribed by the author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Cover is black with silver lettering on spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with 19 b/w photos and some b/w drawings. "A suffragette, a leading figure of the American Arts and Crafts movement, a prominent peace activist, and a crusader for the right to obtain and distribute information about contraception, Mary Ware Dennett was also author of the sex-education pamphlet "The Sex Side of Life: An Explanation for Young People". Though the pamphlet--written in 1915 for Dennett's adolescents sons--ultimately became a respected, widely-read publication, public officials judged it obscene and brought Dennett to trial in a landmark censorship case."; B&W Illustrations; 6 1/4 x 9 1/2; 374 pages; Cover has slight edge wear and bumping. DJ has some light edge wear, very slight crinkling across top of back.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. A very uncommon book of stories from china in the times BC. excellent shape, almost no wear.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

A New Soft cover. Condition: New. No Dust Jacket As Issued. No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. . For readers interested in the intersections of space, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity, this book has a wealth of insights to ponder. And for those interested in the complexity, vibrancy, and challenges of today's urban and urbanizing China, this book's the ticket. [Back Cover].…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The New Press, New York, 1996. First edition. First printing, with full number line to 1. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Quarter black cloth over black paper-covered boards; spine lettered in white. A tight, clean copy with publisher's original price ($25.00) intact on front jacket flap. Illustrated with 19 black-and-white photographs and several drawings. 8vo, 374 pp. A biography of birth-control and sex-education pioneer Mary Ware Dennett, whose 1915 pamphlet The Sex Side of Life became the subject of a landmark obscenity and censorship case. Comes with archival-quality mylar dust jacket protector.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780822326403.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. American First. Just a bit of edge wear to card covers; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; 342 pages. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Very large, sturdy softcover, glossy wrappers with a color photograph of an elegantly dressed woman, red spine, black back wapper with praise, 374 pages including two illustrated photo sections. MInt.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover dj/ pub. 1996/ Gd. condition/ 370 pages- Pioneering battle for birth control and Sex Education. (J97336). Book.

Hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar).

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Some shelf wear. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.

Condition: New.