Edited by Barbara Kellerman and Deborah L. RhodeThe book brings together in one comprehensive volume preeminent scholars from a range of disciplines to address the challenges involving women and leadership. These experts explore when and how women exercise power and what stands in their way.

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A survey has shown that two out of three family doctors did not know about evidence that work is beneficial for physical and mental health but 90 per cent of the GPs said if they had known they would have changed the advice they gave to their patients. The study was carried out by Doctors.Net on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions.

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A study today reveals that poorer outer urban communities are the worst hit by Post Office closures. The report from the National Consumer Council and Dr Foster research looks at the impact of past closures as a further 2,500 local offices face closure over the next 18 months.

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