This work for academics, researchers, and policy makers gathers papers from two international symposia on ’Women, Gender Equality and Economic Crisis,’ held in Athens in 2011 and Reykjavik in
2012. The papers look at how austerity measures negatively impact gender equality by removing funding for employment and social welfare programs. Part 1 introduces an analytical framework for
examining women’s vulnerability to recession and austerity measures. Part 2 presents nine country case studies, including the US, the UK, Ireland, Hungary, and Portugal. Part 3 recommends
policy changes. Karamessini teaches labor economics and gender studies at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece. Rubery teaches comparative employment systems at
Manchester Business School, UK , and co-directs the European Work and Employment Research Center. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
