Women of Influence, Women of Vision

by Astin, Helen S.; Leland, Carole

• ISBN13: 9781555423575
• ISBN10: 1555423574
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1991-08-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

"Thoughtful, intelligent, and probing--going beyond the stereotypes to get at some of the real issues for and experiences of women who are or could be leaders. . . . A wellspring of information--and inspiration--for women in all fields and at all levels." --Booklist"What is distinctive about Women of Influence, Women of Vision is the book2s presentation of issues.... Astin and Leland show readers how the women in their sample share a passion for justice.... The narrative, at once unsentimental and celebratory, is remarkably affirming."--Contemporary Psychology"The interview material provides much suggestive data, the chronologies are useful, and the theoretical suggestions stimulating. A worthwhile addition to any library."--Choice"A book for students, for teachers, for scholars, and for any woman who wants to know how the struggles of individual women came to create what is collectively known in this country as the women2s movement."--Ann W. Richards, former governor of Texas"Astin and Leland go beyond rhetoric and statistical compilations to actual hands-on experiences and accomplishments. . . . What the authors find bodes well for the future."--Clark Kerr, president emeritus, University of California"The single best book on women and leadership."--Warren Bennis, distinguished professor of business administration, University of Southern California, and author of Why Leaders Can2t Lead and On Becoming a Leader

Author Biography

HELEN S. ASTIN is professor of higher education and associate director of the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Charlotte Bunch
Preface	xv
The Authors	xxiii
A New Perspective on Leadership	1	(14)
In the Spirit of the Times: Three Generations of Women Leaders	15	(26)
Becoming Leaders: Key Influences and Experiences	41	(25)
The Common Thread: A Passion for Justice and Social Change	66	(18)
Leadership for Change: Initiatives and Outcomes	84	(23)
Key Skills and Strategies of Leaders	107	(21)
Strains and Costs of Leadership	128	(11)
Learning from the Past and Looking Toward the Future	139	(16)
A Leadership Legacy, a Leadership Resource	155	(10)
Resource: Background Documents	165	(28)
References	193	(4)
Index	197