Unlike many other mainstream disciplines that only seek to broaden knowledge and thus become additive, women's studies try to question and posit new ways of thinking, inaugurating paradigm shifts and
"This book explores the topic of cultural perspectives on aging and gender from various points of view. It analyzes the 'midlife' issues, the physical aspects of aging, and the emotional value in the
Contributors from technical fields and from the social sciences--especially women's and gender studies--examine how the combination of globalization and communication technology is changing traditiona