Women's Lives: A Psychological Exploration
- ISBN-10
- 1317349334
- ISBN-13
- 9781317349334
- Series
- Women's Lives
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 512
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-07-14
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Authors
- Claire A. Etaugh, Judith S. Bridges
Description
Women’s Lives: A Psychological Exploration, 3rd Edition draws on a wealth of the literature to present a rich range of experiences and issues of relevance to girls and women. This text offers the unique combination of a chronological approach to gender that is embedded within topical chapters. Cutting-edge and comprehensive, each chapter integrates current material on women differing in age, ethnicity, social class, nationality, sexual orientation and ableness. The third edition reflects substantial changes in the field while maintaining its empirical focus through engaging writing, student activities, and critical thinking exercises. With over 2,100 new references emphasizing the latest research and theories, the authors continue to pique interests in psychology of women.
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