Author Description

"The World of Women: In Pursuit of Human Rights is a book about linkages forged on behalf of the world's women. A survey of human rights policies and programmes, it also incorporates knowledge for therapeutic practice and women's personal development. Celebrating the work of women in the developing world, while honouring the efforts of those in industrial societies, it is concerned with making grassroots projects more accessible, focuses on women who are poor, but recognizes the common issues of the more advantaged. Clearly a book about problems of gender, it acknowledges the negative impact of ethnicity, class, age, sexual/affectional preference, disability, and other differences on women and men alike. Finally, although the content is concerned with the problem of women, it makes clear that it is their strength, endurance, and resourcefulness that offers hope for the world." --Book Jacket.