Books Book Review: ‘Liberation Summer,’ by Micki McElya
A new book by the historian Micki McElya considers how the politics of beauty both shaped and divided the women’s movement.
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· July 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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A new book by the historian Micki McElya considers how the politics of beauty both shaped and divided the women’s movement.
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