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Review "...this is a useful sourcebook which provides a wealth of information about women in contemporary Hong Kong."--Transcultural Psychiatric Research Review Product Description Despite the post-war economic boom that brought Hong Kong into the first rank of wealthy societies, gender discrimination is still widespread in the territory. The ten essays collected here discuss various aspects of gender relations and gender inequality in the territory, addressing suchdiverse issues as education, industrialization, the sex industry, and relations within the family. About the Author Veronica Pearson is at University of Hong Kong. Benjamin K. P. Leung is at University of Hong Kong.