Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: Women's Studies

Stanford Authors Series: Women's Studies

2 of 18 programs from the Stanford Authors Series that offer in-depth interviews with famous authors from Stanford University who discuss important topics and their writings. Produced by the Stanford University Channel. Programs available on 2 DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos. (Complete Series available on 18 DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 18-Disc Set.) Other focus areas in the series include: Computer Science; Education; English; History; Law; Psychology; Science - Environment; Social Issues. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

A History of the Breast

Scholar Marilyn Yalom, author of the NY Times "Notable Book," A History of the Breast, looks at how the breast has been perceived in the Western world from ancient days to the present - in literature, psychoanalysis, art and medicine. 2010DR/CL SCA 52 min. Click for more

Portraits of Women Business Leaders

As more and more women seek various occupations available to them in the professional world, the more they know about these professions the better their chances for success and equality. Here three well-known authors, Liane Enkelis, Karen Olsen and Marion Lewenstein, provide an insightful look - both written and photographic Click for more