Ages and Stages: Glimpses into the Lives of Women in the Academy edited by Terry Novak

“Ages and Stages” is a compelling and powerful collection about the wide-ranging experiences of women in academia. It sheds light on many important topics, from the challenges facing parents in academia to structural inequities across the profession. It offers a richly detailed combination of research, personal reflection, and practical advice. Ultimately, this book is an act of mentorship and generosity, valuable to all people in higher education.

Prof. Dr. Lisa Propst

Co-Chair, Department of Arts, Culture, and Technology

Coordinator, The Clarkson Seminar

Clarkson University

This is an excellent and timely volume on the important subject of women’s journey in the academia that has not yet received sufficient critical and scholarly attention. Covering a wide range of topics ranging from academic motherhood, stigma or stereotypes in the academy, female department chairpersonship, advice for female novices in the field, to the history in the academy that led us to where we are today, it is interesting to see this collection featuring thoroughly researched articles as well as deeply personal essays. Many female academics in the US may catch a glimpse of themselves in this wide-ranging book that is a recommended read, particularly for women of all ‘ages and stages’ in the academy.

Prof. Dr. Susmita Roye

Department of Languages and Literatures

Delaware State University