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Jamila Bookwala is Dean of Faculty and Professor of Psychology at Lafayette College, US. Her primary research interest is close adult relationships and their role in health and well-being. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and Gerontological Society of America. Bookwala has published extensively on psychosocial factors that promote adult health and well-being, and couple relationships in the middle and later years. Nicky Newton is Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada. Newton studies personality development in adulthood as it relates to social identities, social roles, and age-related transitions. She has written numerous articles on generativity, legacy, regret in later life, and personality development during adulthood. Newton found psychology relatively late in life, having worked as a professional flute player in Australia, Austria, and New Zealand.
'This book is an extraordinary window into the lives of 26 remarkable women in psychology. Their personal stories are captivating, serving as a testament to the shared roles of determination and serendipity in shaping their lives. Their accounts of gender inequity underscore what has – and, sadly, has not – changed in academia. Their invaluable words of wisdom make this a must-read for junior and senior scholars alike.' Katherine Fiori, Professor of Psychology, Adelphi University, USA 'The contributions of women in the field of psychology have gone relatively unrecognized until this ground-breaking edited volume. From a life-course perspective, we are shown the challenges and triumphs of pioneering women through fascinating personal stories that highlight their impact across various sub-disciplines within the field of psychology. A must-read!' Lisa Hollis-Sawyer, Associate Professor of Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University, USA 'Highly recommended.' K. S. Milar, Choice
