Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-273) and indexes.

Is there still a glass ceiling? -- Where are the women leaders? -- Are men natural leaders? -- Do family responsibilities hold women back? -- Is discrimination still a problem? -- What is the psychology of prejudice toward female leaders? -- Do people resist women's leadership? -- Do women lead differently from men? -- Do organizations compromise women's leadership? -- How do some women find their way through the labyrinth? -- How good are women leaders and what does their future hold? -- Notes -- References -- Author index -- Subject index -- About the authors.