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PSYCHOLOGY

FORTHCOMING

Psychology of Women

A Handbook of Issues and Theories

Third Edition | FLORENCE L. DENMARK AND
MICHELE A. PALUDI, EDITORS

As societal gender standards continue to shift and the capabilities, strengths,
and needs of women become more widely acknowledged and prioritized—
even as myths regarding women’s leadership, health, and work behavior
persist—it becomes increasingly important to understand the psychology of
women. This third edition of Psychology of Women provides updated and
expanded coverage of this highly significant and relevant subject through
diverse perspectives of internationally known scholars in their disciplines,
offering synopses of recent research and examinations of key theoretical
issues, global initiatives, and practical applications in the workplace, therapy,
September 2017 and educational settings.
472pp, 6 1/8x9 1/4 A resource ideally suited to students in women’s studies and the psychology
Print: 978-1-4408-4228-3 of women as well as for use as a handbook for scholars, faculty members,
$73.00, £57.00, €67.00
eBook: 978-1-4408-4229-0 and specialists in fields relating to the psychology of women, the book covers
specific topics such as women in middle age, women’s career development
and challenges in integrating work and family roles, and the ongoing problem
S AMPLE T OPICS
of violence against women. This latest edition also includes best practices
• Feminist Methodologies of feminist methodologies and information regarding teaching psychology
• International Psychology of Women of women courses, and it emphasizes placing value on all women, including
• Mental Health Issues women of color, women with disabilities, and lesbian, bisexual, and
• Teaching the Psychology of Women Course transgender women.
• Women and Leadership
FEATURES
• Women’s Health
• Presents the latest empirical research findings, global initiatives, and
theories on women’s psychology

FLORENCE L. DENMARK is the Robert Scott Pace Professor
Emeritis at Pace University.
MICHELE A. PALUDI is Assistant Dean and Faculty Program
Director for human resources and leadership at Excelsior College.

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