In this work, the author reviews 70 years of work and writing on development economics and its relation to her own experience, from government planner in Denmark during the World War II, via the United Nations, to consultant concerned with today's problems of the Third World.[...]

'Boserup's contribution to our thinking on women?s role in development cannot be underestimated. Her keen observations, her use of empirical data and her commitment to greater gender equality are still an inspiration to students, researchers and activists who are interested in a better and more equa[...]