The present book deals with the status of women from the ancient day to the decline and revival of the Bhikkhumi Samgha in and after the Buddhist period. From a Therevada perspective to a modern western point of view. The author explore the issues of women's religous lives and experiences of Pre-buddhist and Buddhist times.

The Position of Women in Ancient Indian Buddhism, Kavita Chauhan, Eastern Book Linkers, Hardcover, 246 pages, $48.00

Kavita Chauhan is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at University of Hyderabad. She obtained her Ph.D. from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Her area of specialization is Philosophy of Art and in particular Indian Aesthetic tradition. At present she is pursuing Acharya in Sahitya.