Product Type
Condition
Binding
Collectible Attributes
Free Shipping
Seller Location
Seller Rating
Published by University of Otago Press, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1998
ISBN 10: 1877133531ISBN 13: 9781877133534
Book
Paperback. 215p., wraps, illus., very good condition. Activist in New Zealand Communist Party (expelled in 1957) and long labor activist.
Published by University of Otago Press, Dunedin, 1998
ISBN 10: 1877133531ISBN 13: 9781877133534
Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
Book
Soft Covers. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. Photos (illustrator). 1st. Connie Birchfield was one of the first and most prominant women involved early in the trade union movement and kindred political organisations in NZ. The book's title represents the attitude that was taken then of women having a say in such affairs. Nevertheless, she was determined to do all she could to advance the welfare and rights of the the "working class." She did this through street oratory, as a trade union official. member of the Communist Party at the time of the Great Depression and the Labour Party. If she felt the need, she would criticise organisations she belonged, with the result that she was thrown out of the Communist Party in the late 1950's. This is the well told and informative biography of a remarkable, strong and willing activist and, although written by her daughter Maureen, it is thoroughly objective. Connie was born in England in July 1898 and died at Wellington in May 1994, she had emmigrated to NZ in the 1920s. First edition of 1998, 215 pages including five appendices, notes and index, 36 b/w photos, several documents. Pictorial card covers VG+, internally excellent, no inscriptions, few pencil margin marks or brief underlining.
Published by University of Otago Press 1998, 1998
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Super octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.
Published by University of Otago Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 1877133531ISBN 13: 9781877133534
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. This is the story of a spirited and courageous woman who was driven by a concern for the welfare of ordinary people. Written by her daughter, it has a liveliness and immediacy which would be difficult for an outsider to achieve. Connie Birchfield grew up in Lancashire - working in a cotton mill from the age of thirteen - and emigrated to New Zealand in the 1920s. She became involved in unions and the Labour Party as a hotel worker, and joined the Communist Party as an unemployed worker in the 1930s. In many ways she was a woman ahead of her time - a fine street orator, a candidate in several municipal and general elections, an activist in the working women's movement - much of this while bringing up a family with a husband away at war. Her local community benefited from her organising ability and she always spoke her mind - so much so that she was expelled from the Communist Party in 1957. 216 pages, Paperback First published January 1, 1998. 215 pages.
Published by Otago University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 1877133531ISBN 13: 9781877133534
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Wellington, New Zealand
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. 215 pp b/w illus. Light wear to card corners, light toning to page edges o/w a tidy copy.
Published by University of Otago Press 1998, 1998
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Signed
Softcover imperial octavo (VG+) signed by author ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Published by University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 2009
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Wellington, New Zealand
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. 560 pages. tidy ex reference library -d/j plastic protected-heav y book check postage with us.
Published by Canterbury University Press 2009, 2009
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
square hardback octavo with d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Wellington, New Zealand
Book
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 560 pages. Acknowledging a remarkable woman whose contributio ns to her country went largely unrecognized during her lifetime, this biography captures the accomplishments of New Zealand writer and activist Elsie Locke. Chronicling Locke's campaigns for birt h control, women's rights, nuclear disarmament, social justice, a nd the environment before such causes were popular, this explorat ion also outlines her portfolio of 40 books, numerous articles, a nd even poetry. Illustrating the subject as forthright as well as private and modest, this insightful and compelling evocation pee ls back the layers of the public firebrand to find an ordinary wo man who negotiated enormous personal obstacles, raising four chil dren while also striving tirelessly to improve the world around h er. Incorporating information from recently declassified security files and touching on Locke's time as a member of the Communist Party of New Zealand, this revealing examination delivers a fasci nating portrait of a woman ahead of her time.
Published by Univeristy of Otago Press, Dunedin, 1998
ISBN 10: 1877133531ISBN 13: 9781877133534
Seller: Archway Books, Mana, New Zealand
Book First Edition
Soft Covers. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None. First Edition. 23.5 cm, 215 pp, illus, b&w photo plates, soft covers. VG copy. Union and Labour Party bio.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: Jason Books, Auckland, AUCKL, New Zealand
Book First Edition
Hardback with dustjacket. 1st Edition. Writer and activist Elsie Locke was a remarkable woman whose contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand went largely unrecognised during her lifetime. In a long and eventful life she campaigned for birth control, women's rights, nuclear disarmament, social justice and the environment before such causes were popular. She wrote almost 40 books, numerous articles and School Journal stories, and was a published poet. Forthright she might have been, but the diminutive Elsie Locke was a very private and modest person. In this insightful and compelling biography, Maureen Birchfield peels back the layers of the public firebrand to find an ordinary woman who negotiated enormous personal obstacles to raise four children while striving tirelessly to improve the world around her. Recently declassified security files confirm that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (and its antecedents) had Elsie firmly in their sights, particularly while she was a member of the the Communist Party of New Zealand (1933-56). Incorporating information from these files, Maureen Birchfield delivers a fascinating portrait of a woman ahead of her time.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2009
Seller: Vintage Books of Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 560p Oblong format Laminated boards Near Fine With illustrations, the life of this New Zealand writer and activist, a woman ahead of her time.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: New.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Book
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: Phoenix Books NZ, Waimate, CANTE, New Zealand
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Looking for Answers. A Life of Elsie Locke. SIGNED BY AUTHOR Maureen Birchfield. Publisher: Canterbury University Press , 2009, First Edition. Very good hardback with jacket. No owner inscriptions, slight crease on ffep, pages very good. Jacket has light shelf-wear, and a crease on back cover. 560 pages, illustrated. Writer and activist Elsie Locke was a remarkable woman whose contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand went largely unrecognised during her lifetime. In a long and eventful life she campaigned for birth control, women's rights, nuclear disarmament, social justice and the environment before such causes were popular. She wrote almost 40 books, numerous articles and School Journal stories, and was a published poet. Forthright she might have been, but the diminutive Elsie Locke was a very private and modest person. In this insightful and compelling biography, Maureen Birchfield peels back the layers of the public firebrand to find an ordinary woman who negotiated enormous personal obstacles to raise four children while striving tirelessly to improve the world around her. Recently declassified security files confirm that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (and its antecedents) had Elsie firmly in their sights, particularly while she was a member of the the Communist Party of New Zealand (1933-56). Incorporating information from these files, Maureen Birchfield delivers a fascinating portrait of a woman ahead of her time. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: New.
Published by Univ of Canterbury, 2010
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 560 pages. 8.25x8.75x1.75 inches. In Stock.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by Canterbury University Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 187725780XISBN 13: 9781877257803
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Book
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.