Beryl Beaurepaire by Michael McKernan

Beryl Beaurepaire

by Michael McKernan

University of Queensland Press, 1999, [First Edition], ISBN 070223110, black and white photographic plates, hardcover with gilt lettering on front cover and spine, dust-jacket

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing to edges and corners, no inscriptions, dust-jacket shows a little edge and shelf wear with a little rubbing to edges and corners, small chips to edges (see photographs)

"This is the remarkable portrait of an influential woman: establishment yet reformist, a staunch individualist who also carefully cultivated a network of powerful contacts.
Beryl Beaurepaire was a founding member of the Liberal Party of Australia, and a close ally of Malcolm Fraser's.  She played a key role in the Liberal Party across three decades, using her political influence to promote social change for women.  A proud feminist, she worked to promote equality and opportunity for women in political life, in the workplace, in organisations and in the community.  this often put her in conflict with members of her own side of politics."