Developed from an edited series of journal articles into a larger collection with a clear identity and emphasis all its own-one need only browse through the Table of Contents. The divided lives of women in literature Case studies of agency and communion in women's lives A sense of humor Dialogue with Guatemalan Indian women Coping with rape Earliest memories: Sex differences and the meaning of experience Women's explanations for job changes Androgyny and the life cycle: The Bacchae of Euripides -these are but a few of the topics represented in this diverse and interesting collection. What then binds these essays together? First and foremost this is a book of stories about women about the conflicts choices and opportunities that are present in the lives of women both real and imagined. . Language: English