Synopses & Reviews
Are men afraid of smart, successful women? Why did feminism fizzle? Why are so many of today's women freezing their faces and emotions in an orgy of plasticity? Is "having it all" just a cruel hoax?
In this witty and wide-ranging book, Maureen Dowd looks at the state of the sexual union, raising bold questions and examining everything from economics and politics to pop culture and the "why?" of the Y chromosome. These new writings will delight her devoted readers - and anyone trying to sort out the chaos that occurs when sexes collide.
Review
"A blistering critique of modern gender relations." -
Salon "Fun...plenty of style and wit." - Baltimore Sun
"[A] funny, biting, and incisive take on women's place in American society today. Readable, provocative, and entertaining." - Library Journal
Synopsis
Outspoken, Pulitzer Prize-winningNew York Times Op-Ed columnist Maureen Dowd tackles the hot-button topic of gender politics in this funny, biting, and incisive take on women's place in American society today *. Are men afraid of smart, successful women? Why did feminism fizzle? Why are so many of today s women freezing their faces and emotions in an orgy of plasticity? Is having it all just a cruel hoax?
In this witty and wide-ranging book, Maureen Dowd looks at the state of the sexual union, raising bold questions and examining everything from economics and presidential politics to pop culture and the why? of the Y chromosome.
In these chaotic modern times where locker room talk has become the talk of the town, Are Men Necessary? will intrigue Dowd's devoted readers and anyone trying to sort out the chaos that occurs when sexes collide.
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Synopsis
"In this witty and wide-ranging book, Maureen Dowd looks at the state of the sexual union, raising bold questions and examining everything from economics and politics to pop culture and the "why?" of the Y chromosome."--"Salon"
About the Author
Maureen Dowd was born in Washington, D.C., received a BA in English from Catholic University in 1973, then began her career at the Washington Star. From there she went to Time magazine, then moved to The New York Times in 1986 as a Washington correspondent. She has covered four presidential campaigns and served as a White House correspondent. In 1995 she became a columnist for The New York Times's Op-Ed page and in 1999 won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary.