Women's Lives: A Topical Approach - Softcover

Etaugh, Claire A.; Bridges, Judith S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205439209 ISBN 13: 9780205439201

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

Women’s Lives: A Topical Approach draws on a wealth of the literature to present a rich range of experiences and issues of relevance to girls and women.

Because it does not presuppose any background in psychology, this book can be used as the sole or primary text in introductory-level psychology of women courses.  The presentation of both current and classical research and theory makes this text a suitable choice, along with supplementary materials, for more advanced courses in psychology of gender or interdisciplinary women's studies courses as well..

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About the Author

"Terry and Gerry Audesirk" grew up in New Jersey, where they met as undergraduates. After marrying in 1970, they moved to California, where Terry earned her doctorate in marine ecology at the University of Southern California and Gerry earned his doctorate in neurobiology at the California Institute of Technology. As postdoctoral students at the University of Washington's marine laboratories, they worked together on the neural bases of behavior, using a marine mollusk as a model system. Terry and Gerry are now professors of biology at the University of Colorado at Denver, where they have taught introductory biology and neurobiology since 1982. In their research lab, funded by the National Institutes of Health, they investigate the mechanisms by which neurons are harmed by low levels of environmental pollutants. Terry and Gerry share a deep appreciation of nature and of the outdoors. They enjoy hiking in the Rockies, running near their home in the foothills west of Denver, and attempting to garden at 7000 feet in the presence of hungry deer and elk. They are long-time members of many conservation organizations. Their daughter, Heather, has added another focus to their lives. "Bruce E. Byers," a midwesterner transplanted to the hills of western Massachusetts, is a professor in the biology department at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He's been a member of the faculty at UMass (where he also completed his doctoral degree) since 1993. Bruce teaches introductory biology courses for both nonmajors and majors; he also teaches courses in ornithology and animal behavior. A lifelong fascination with birds ultimately led Bruce to scientific exploration of avian biology. His currentresearch focuses on the behavioral ecology of birds, especially on the function and evolution of the vocal signals that birds use to communicate. The pursuit of vocalizations often takes Bruce outdoors, where he can be found before dawn, tape recorder in hand, awaiting the first songs of a new day.

From the Back Cover

With its emphasis on up-to-date research and theories and coverage of current themes in the psychology of women–including women and leadership, social support and mental health, and recent trends in dating–Women’s Lives: A Topical Approach is an engaging and comprehensive text. The text promotes an understanding of the wide range of factors that influence the lives of women by drawing on examples from cultures around the world. Incorporating women’s first-hand experiences, Women’s Lives: A Topical Approach encourages readers to personally connect with the material, allowing for a complete understanding of the major principles of this important field.

Cutting-edge coverage for the 21st Century:

The lives of women in middle and later life

Reproduction and childbearing

Education and achievement

Employment

Violence against girls and women

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About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0205439209
• ISBN 13: 9780205439201
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 672