Psychology of Women A Handbook of Issues and Theories

Name: Psychology of Women A Handbook of Issues and Theories
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ISBN: 9780275991623

ISBN-10: 0275991628

ISBN-13: 9780275991623

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Florence L. Denmark, Michele A. Paludi, Bernice Lott

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The team that produced the first edition of this comprehensive handbook -- reviewed as the "definitive" reference and an "extraordinary" tool for research on women's psychology -- updates and expands the content to include the newest and breaking research in this young field. With more than 50 percent of the content new compared to the 1993 edition, this will be of wide interest to students and scholars of women's psychology. Written by more than a dozen of the most eminent psychologists in this field, the chapters include historical developments in the study of the psychology of women, insights into women's psychology at stages from conception to senior years, gender stereotypes, and…

Book details

List price: $149.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 11/30/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 808
Size: 6.13" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English



List of Illustrations


Foreword



Acknowledgments


Introduction




Foundations



Historical Development of the Psychology of Women




Women of Color: Perspectives on "Multiple Identities" in Psychological Theory, Research, and Practice




International Aspects of the Development of the Psychology of Women and Gender




Research and Teaching in the Psychology of Women



Feminist Perspectives on Research Methods




Meta-Analysis in the Psychology of Women




Courses in the Psychology of Women: Catalysts for Change




Women's Social and Personality Development



Gender Stereotypes




Girls to Women: Developmental Theory, Research, and Issues




Women in the Middle and Later Years




Theories of Female Personality




Women's Friendships and Romantic Relationships




Women's Bodies and Their Minds



Women's Health: Biological and Social Systems




The Menstrual Cycle in a Biopsychosocial Context




Women and Mental Health




Diverse Women's Sexualities




Victimization of Women



Understanding and Preventing Rape




Intimate Partner Violence: Perspectives on Research and Intervention




Violence against Women: International Workplace Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence




Achievement Motivation, Career Development and Work



Women and Achievement




Work and Family Roles: Selected Issues




Women and Leadership




Women's Career Development



Index


About the Editors and Contributors