In this detailed overview for government agencies and NGOs that assist women, Smith-Hunter (management and sociology, Siena College) describes the status of female entrepreneurs around the
world, drawing on reports from government and international organizations, journal articles, and on her original data collected via a survey of female entrepreneurs. The book features nine
country chapters on Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, Iceland, India, Jamaica, Sweden, and the US. Each country chapter looks at national statistical data on women related to education, health,
politics, and social factors, then reviews the literature on the country’s female entrepreneurs and on female entrepreneurs in surrounding countries. A conclusion applies theoretical
perspectives to the country cases and makes recommendations for future research. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
