Muller v. Oregon
Subtitle: a brief history with documents
By: Nancy Woloch.
Series: Bedford series in history and culture
Publisher: Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
Subjects: Muller, Curt -- Trials, litigation, etc.; Oregon -- Trials, litigation, etc.; Women -- Employment -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History.; Hours of labor -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History.; Labor laws and legislation -- United States -- History.
Other titles: Muller versus Oregon
Description: The first brief book on the landmark 1908 Supreme Court decision that limited a woman's workday to ten hours, this text offers a concise analysis of the origins and impact of Muller v. Oregon. Woloch's comprehensive narrative familiarizes readers with Progressive reform, the case itself, and the conflict Muller generated within the women's movement over the issue of classification by gender.

A rich collection of primary documents - including court decisions, the Brandeis brief, and essays by leading Progressive-era reformers - enables readers to analyze the decision and the ensuing debate. Editorial features include headnotes, a chronology, a bibliography, and illustrations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-196) and index.