The bestselling assertiveness guide that shows women how to get what they want--reissued with a new preface by the author. <P> <I>Self-Assertion for Women</I> offers practical advice with realistic sample dialogues and step-by-step exercises showing women how they can: <P><UL><LI>learn to communicate clearly and effectively <P><LI>protect themselves from misread signals in public, as well as intimate, situations<P><LI>maintain professional authority without becoming aggressive <P><LI>deal appropriately with sexual harassment<P><LI>express positive and negative feelings without anxiety<P><LI>set boundaries and assert themselves freely while maintaining loving relationships<P><LI>idenify "assertiveness blind spots"</UL> <P> Butler's strategies can be applied by all women in any situation that requires direct, effective, and positive action.