Women's History Book Reviews

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The World's Women 2000, The Trends and Statistics
U.N. Publications, 2 United Nations Plaza, NY, NY, 10017

Even though the numbers are two years old, these statistics still provide a complete description of women's conditions and contributions worldwide. Look at the trends over the last 20 years in economic, political and family life for each country, and see where women have improved and where they have not.

To order the book on the internet: http://www.un.org/Pubs/sales.htm

Also look for these U.N publications: Sex and Age Distribution of the World Population, Women in Changing Global Economy, World Survey on the Role of Women in Development, Women in Politics and Decision-Making in the Late Twentieth Century, a Poster - Women: Equality by the Year 2000.