Psychology of Women: A Handbook of Issues and Theories

Psychology of Women: A Handbook of Issues and Theories
ISBN-10
0275991628
ISBN-13
9780275991623
Series
Psychology of Women
Category
Psychology
Pages
786
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Greenwood Publishing Group
Authors
Michele A. Paludi, Florence L. Denmark

Description

This updated and revised edition of the award-winning 1993 handbook includes historical developments, courses and international aspects, as well as chapters addressing specific topics such as leadership, career, friendship, romance, the menstrual cycle effects, health, mental health, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and rape.

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