Skelton et al. (education, Roehampton U. and educational studies, Swarthmore College) provide an overview of gender and education in 35 essays written by an international group of scholars in those disciplines. Coverage encompasses theory and methods, including feminist pedagogy and methodology and gender issues at different educational levels and in curriculum subjects, with a chapter on single-sex schooling. Other subjects addressed are identity construction in educational settings, taking into account race and class issues, the gendering of institutions and practices, and issues faced by teachers. The volume is intended for students and academics at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)