"Focusing on the decade from 1972-1982, Judith Stiehm uses personal narratives, interviews, policy statements and other material to explore the experience of American women in the military -- their reasons for enlistment, their roles, their self-image, and the way they are viewed by civilians." -- from the book jacket.

"12 NOVEMBER 1982." S/N 008-020-00923-7

Overview: the most unknown soldiers --The generations of enlisted women -- Backlash and freeze -- Military opinion -- Litigation and legislation -- Research -- T he bottom line: accessions -- Public opinion -- Biology, sex, and the family -- Myths necessary to the pursuit of war.