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..