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This pioneering custom reader was one of the first on the market - providing readings representing the core curriculum of Women's Studies. Reading Women's Lives can be used in various general surveys and specialized courses that deal with women's issues as well. Now Pearson Custom Publishing releases Reading Women's Lives, Second Edition - once again offering total flexibility and customization. Choose only the material you want to use from our new, updated list, and Pearson Custom Publishing will create a quality book customized to fit your curriculum.Select from our list of over 325 readings, 28 new, each with an introduction and discussion questions. Preview historical documents and cutting-edge readings in the sample book and on the CD-ROM. 18 themes covering key topics in Women's Studies provide pedagogical support for the selections you choose. Modern themes such as "Science, Gender, and Technology" and "Work, Poverty, and Economic Policy" compliment the traditional areas covered. All pedagogy has been written by the Women's Studies Department of the Ohio State University, and all readings have been selected by them. Pearson Custom Publishing compiles the book, adds a customized title page and table of contents, and ships the books directly to the bookstore. The readers can be produced in less than 4 weeks.