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In an effort to teach humanity to would-be doctors, Wear describes her work to incorporate literature and its meaning into the academic preparation of medical students. She uses a feminist perspective in critiquing literature to explore the unequal social relationships between physicians and patients. Wear hopes this effort will contribute to making such relationships more equal and satisfying for both parties. The lack of women in medical education, especially in administrative positions, is one example of the need for more programs for female medical students. The discussion of sexual harassment and the representation and professional development of women in medicine provides a broader view of the identified problem and leads the reader to consider solutions. Wear effectively presents the problems faced by women in medicine and the potential solutions as seen in the exploration of a feminist perspective in the education for and delivery of medical services. The material is clearly presented, supported by an excellent bibliography, and completed by the use of vignettes and responses from those in academia. An essential resource for all in the health care delivery system. General readers; graduate students; faculty; professionals. M. P. Tarbox Mount Mercy College