| + + | Am. J. Soc. 13: 113. Jl. ’07. 2220w. |
“A strong, scholarly, well-balanced, and well arranged book.”
| + + | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 131. My. ’07. | |
| Current Literature. 42: 445. Ap. ’07. 1770w. |
“Professor Thomas moves with an expert discernment, discloses many a short-coming in prevalent doctrine, and builds up a consistent objective picture of woman’s sociological status.”
| + + | Dial. 42: 146. Mr. 1, ’07. 370w. | |
| + + − | Ind. 62: 561. Mr. 7, ’07. 900w. |
“The book has genuine interest for the general reader and makes a direct appeal to the student of sociology.”
| + + | Lit. D. 34: 433. Mr. 16, ’07. 410w. |
“The data upon which the conclusions rest though drawn from a wide area of social observation, are admittedly incomplete; but Professor Thomas is commendably cautious in his inferences, and does not hesitate to point out the weak spots in the chain of evidence. We do not imagine that Professor Thomas holds any brief for the so-called ‘rights’ of woman, but he has certainly put the case in an interesting light.”
| + + | Nation. 84: 309. Ap. 4, ’07. 320w. |
“The book is extremely interesting. It is written with clearness and charm, and in spite of its scientific character, it moves with the speed and life of a narrative. Prof. Thomas is a sincere and intelligent man, and his book is a fair and useful addition to the literature on the subject. Women had better read it with sympathy rather than hysteria; it will do us good.” Hildegarde Hawthorne.