{"title":"Susan L. Averett","description":"\u003cp\u003eSusan L. Averett’s works offer insightful explorations into the intersection of gender and economics, with a particular emphasis on women’s roles within the workforce. Her books provide a thoughtful analysis of social and economic issues affecting women, drawing on research to illuminate challenges and opportunities in contemporary business and labour markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of rigorous scholarship and accessible discussion that deepens understanding of economic patterns and gender dynamics. Ideal for those interested in education, business, and social policy, Averett’s writing contributes meaningfully to conversations about equality and economic participation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-and-the-economy-by-dr-laura-argys-9781350420663","title":"Women and the Economy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lively economics textbook uniquely offers a comprehensive exploration of economic issues related to women, covering topics from marriage and family dynamics to work and pay. It goes beyond the basics to include up-to-date empirical research and pressing policy discussions, making it an essential read for those interested in the economic dimensions of gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing contemporary economic theory, the authors analyse various aspects of women’s lives, diving into labour economics, family economics, fertility, and gender inequality. Designed for students in advanced undergraduate courses, this book assumes a basic knowledge of economics, providing an accessible yet authoritative resource for those ready to engage with these critical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew to this edition:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew co-author, Laura Argys, brings fresh perspectives and research experience in economics and economic demography\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhanced discussion of intersectionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore coverage of the childcare market\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreater reference to LGBTQ issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn integrated approach to racial issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncreased comparative analysis between women in the US and women in other industrialised economies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew end-of-chapter exercises\/problem questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew research findings and relevant emerging policy issues integrated in each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464786067692,"sku":"9781350420663","price":126.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350420663-women-and-the-economy.jpg?v=1775054931"},{"product_id":"women-in-the-workforce-by-susan-l-averett-9780190093389","title":"Women in the Workforce","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn accessible overview of the power of women in the economy and the obstacles they face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen are joining the workforce in increasing numbers, making inroads as entrepreneurs and leaders, acquiring more education, marrying later, and having fewer children—all trends consistent with spending a far greater fraction of their adult lives in the labour force. And yet, even as women break the glass ceiling and challenge gender and sexual norms, they are told they need to \"lean in\" and powerful movements like #TimesUP and #MeToo are still necessary to expose and overcome endemic discrimination, exploitation, harassment, and worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen in the Workforce\u003c\/i\u003e: What Everyone Needs to Know ® provides an essential and accessible introduction to the significance of women in the economy and the obstacles they face in claiming equal status. Economists Laura M. Argys and Susan L. Averett tackle timely topics like the wage gap, \"women's work,\" and gendered workplace interactions in an easy-to-read question and answer format. 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