The White Ribbon Army Reconsidered: WCTU History After 150 Years
History After Years: The White Ribbon Army Reconsidered is a collection of twelve essays reassessing the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) at its 150th anniversary. It examines the organization’s influence beyond temperance, including its roles in suffrage, prison reform, education, and wider social change.
At a glance
- Twelve essays reassess the WCTU’s political, social, and cultural influence.
- Topics extend beyond Prohibition to suffrage, prison reform, education, and the organization’s international agenda.
- The collection brings together perspectives from women’s and public history, political science, rhetoric, and religious studies.
- Explores how the WCTU mobilized women from different Christian denominations and racial and ethnic communities, as well as family auxiliaries.
Reference price: $99.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Offers a broad view of the WCTU beyond its association with temperance and Prohibition.
- An interdisciplinary collection may suit readers studying women’s history, politics, religion, and social reform.
- Addresses contradictions in the organization’s legacy rather than presenting a single uncomplicated characterization.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | University Press of Kansas |
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| Publication date | August 25, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0700642749 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0700642748 |
| Weight listed | 1.39 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 0.94 x 9 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listing gives a publication date of August 25, 2026. Confirm the edition and release timing before ordering if timing matters.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers researching the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and women’s political organizing.
- Students and researchers in women’s history, public history, political science, rhetoric, or religious studies.
- Readers interested in the connections among temperance, suffrage, education, prison reform, and social movements.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general introduction to the entire history of temperance rather than a focused collection about the WCTU.
- Readers looking for a narrative biography or a single-author account.
Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It is a twelve-essay reassessment of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, covering its political, social, and cultural influence and its complicated legacy.
Does it cover topics beyond temperance?
Yes. The listing describes discussion of suffrage, prison reform, education, and other social reforms, as well as the WCTU’s activity beyond the United States.
Who may find the collection useful?
It may interest readers and researchers in women’s history, public history, political science, rhetoric, and religious studies.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing states a print length of 336 pages.
