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Biographical note
Beryl Madoc-Jones is Head of the Department of Women's Studies at the Roehampton Institute.Jennifer Coates is Professor of English Language and Linguistics at University of Surrey, Roehampton.
"The combination of a large body of informative and entertaining material, a clear and engaging style and an openness to a variety of theoretical perspectives makes this an excellent introductory volume for Women's Studies Students." <i>Mary Eagleton, University College of Ripon and York</i><br /> <p>"Written in accessible and jargon-free lanmguage, this book deftly guides the reader through the major concepts and interpretative methods of Women's Studies. It is a cogent synthesis of current thinking, posing important questions about women's experience, often with vivid, humous and moving quotations. It is an ideal and invaluable preparation for any Women's Studies degree." <i>Maggie Humm, University of East London</i></p>
List of Boxes.
List of Contributors.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introductory: Beryl Madoc-Jones and Jennifer Coates.
2. Growing Up: Susanne Greenhalgh.
3. Mothers: Kimberley Reynolds.
4. Girls and Schooling: Valerie Hey.
5. Jobs: Christine Zmroczek and Beryl Madoc-Jones.
6. Leisure: Beryl Madoc-Jones.
7. Understanding Sexuality: Melanie Mauthner.
8. Health: Margaret L. Arnot and Louise Jackson.
9. Friendship: Jennifer Coates.
10. Women in the Arts and Media: Joanna Thornborrow.
11. Women, Crime and Violence: Lorraine Radford.
12. Women's Spirituality: Beverley Clack and Jo-Anne Whitcomb.
13. Taking the Next Step: Lyndie Brimstone.
Index.
Product details
Biographical note
Beryl Madoc-Jones is Head of the Department of Women's Studies at the Roehampton Institute.Jennifer Coates is Professor of English Language and Linguistics at University of Surrey, Roehampton.