AltaMira Press
Pages: 336
Trim: 6¼ x 9
978-0-7619-8982-0 • Paperback • July 1999 • $54.00 • (£42.00)
chapter 1 Foreword by Susan Sperling
chapter 2 Preface to the First Edition
chapter 3 Preface to the Fifth Edition
chapter 4 A Note to the Reader
chapter 5 Chapter 1: The Natural Superiority of Women
chapter 6 Chapter 2: The Subjection of Women
chapter 7 Chapter 3: The Social Determinants of Biological "Facts" & Social Consequences
chapter 8 Chapter 4: Who Said, "The Inferior Sex"?
chapter 9 Chapter 5:"X" Doesn't Equal "Y"
chapter 10 Chapter 6: The Sexual Superiority of the Female
chapter 11 Chapter 7: Are Women More Emotional Than Men?
chapter 12 Chapter 8: Was It True About Women?
chapter 13 Chapter 9: The Intelligence of the Sexes
chapter 14 Chapter 10: Women and Creativity
chapter 15 Chapter 11:The Genius of Woman as the Genius of Humanity
chapter 16 Chapter 12: Mutual Aid
chapter 17 Chapter 13: Changing Traditions
chapter 18 Chapter 14: Woman's Task
chapter 19 Appendix A: U.N. Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
chapter 20 Appendix B: On the Origins of the Idea of the Natural Superiority of Women
chapter 21 Notes
chapter 22 Index
This 1999 fifth edition contains significant new material compared to the previous 1992 release, and includes Montagu's new preface, an insightful introduction by Susan Sperling which explains Montagu's ideas in the context of current feminist theory....The noble ideas in this work will provide insight, courage and inspiration. The Natural Superiority of Women will help every thinking man to better appreciate the true essence of women, and help every woman to gain the vision and confidence to fulfill herself, nurture her family, stand up for her rights and make the world a better—a more equal and a more loving—place to live.
— Michael Pastore; Midwest Book Review
Reading this book is a journal of discovery as Montagu sheds light on so many myths and customs that societies take for granted, including women.
— Fran Hoskens, Editor; Women's International Network News