Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars

Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view. The opinions expressed in these books do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board of WIAReport. As an Amazon Associate, WIAReport will earn a fraction of revenue from qualifying purchases.

Here are the latest selections. Click on any of the titles for more information or to purchase through Amazon.


A History of Women in 101 Objects

by Annabelle Hirsch
(Crown)

Moving Kinship

by Beatrice Allegranti
(Routledge)

The Sixth Level:
Capitalize on the Power of Women’s Psychology for Sustainable Leadership

by Stacy Feiner, Rachel Andreasson, et al.
(Amplify Publishing)

Unbecoming a Lady:
The Forgotten Sluts and Shrews Who Shaped America

by Therese Oneill and Lisa Jonté
(S&S/Simon Element)

Wellspring:
How Our Reproductive Journeys Shape Our Lives

by Erin Connors and Lindsay Satchell
(Hill Press)

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