The woman question

"Although a number of women's studies books have been published in the past few years it is still a complicated, time consuming, and often frustrating chore to find some of the most basic information about the historical contributors made by American women or locate reliable, up-to-date figures about the situation of women today and the current women's movement. Hopefully this little book will help to solve that problem for teachers, students and general readers. It can be used in various ways. It is an attempt to 'begin at the beginning' for those who have not yet seriously engaged themselves with the concerns of women. It can serve as a brief introduction to the subject, especially for those who are not sufficiently motivated or find it too inconvenient and time consuming to take an entire course devoted to women's studies. It can also be used as a handy reference book. It is designed to serve as the starting point for students who want to find some information about women but are not prepared to undertake a great deal of research. The 32 questions answered in the book are those that have most frequently been brought to Ms. Hall by such students during the past several years. In every case there is a basic answer to the question and an indication of where further information can be located. The information should be useful in social studies survey courses, in basic women's studies courses, and for anyone, student or not, who cares to learn factual information about American women." -- Back cover.