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A compilation of writings by more than 150 women, including renowned poets, novelists, essayists, journalists, and activists.

Drawing on stories from diverse long-term single women, including herself, Trimberger explodes the idea that fulfillment comes only through coupling with a soul mate. Instead, she presents a new possibility for the 21st century: a woman who is content with her single life. This trailblazing woman is distinguished by six important characteristics: she has a nurturing home; satisfying work; is comfortable with her sexuality; connects with the next generation;...

Examines the position of women in Islamic society, and the ways in which the legal system has shaped the family, property rights, space, and sexuality, from classical and medieval times to the present, with case studies that illustrate discrimination and expectations in the culture.

"An extended study of the writings of Lil' Kim, the multi-platinum selling Hip Hop artist. Examines Lil' Kim's anti-sexist, gender-defiant and ultra-erotic verse alongside issues of race and the politics of imprisonment. This is the first study to apply the tools of literary criticism to Hip Hop's lyrical writings."--Publisher's website.

"This set of original articles probes the breadth of vital issues surrounding the impact of war and violence on women globally--and examines what is being done to mitigate their effects"-- "This title examines sexual assaults, rape, discrimination, femicide, wife battering, and maternal mortality of women"--

"Women have long needed a book devoted to their unique issues with diabetes. This up-to-date and practical guide advocates simple lifestyle changes that can help women reduce their risk of getting diabetes or, if already diagnosed, prevent the disease's most serious complications. Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes translates the latest findings from diabetes research into proven strategies busy women can use to stay healthy and gain control over an...

"In the first book-length biography of Mercedes de Acosta, theater historian Robert A. Schanke adroitly mines lost archival materials and mixes in his own interviews with de Acosta's intimates to correct established myths and at last construct an accurate, detailed, and vibrant portrait of the flamboyantly uninhibited early-twentieth-century author, poet, and playwright." "Born to wealthy Spanish immigrants, Mercedes de Acosta (1893-1968) lived in...

Examined within their economic, cultural & political context, the work of women Maghrebi filmmakers forms a cohesive body of work. Florence Martin examines the intersections of nation & gender in seven films, showing how directors turn around the politics of the gaze as they play with the various meanings of the Arabic term hijab.

This second edition of Women, Science, and Technology is an excellent introduction to the range of issues that travel under the rubric of gender, science, and technology. By juxtaposing classic with newer essays, it once again demonstrates the depth and growth of this interdisciplinary field.

At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals--often referred to under the umbrella acronym LGBT--are becoming more visible in society and more socially acknowledged, clinicians and researchers are faced with incomplete information about their health status. While LGBT populations often are combined as a single entity for research and advocacy purposes, each is a distinct population group with its own specific health needs. Furthermore,...