Up for sale is a first edition, 2nd printing of this important science fiction book. Joanna Russ's The Female Man is a groundbreaking 1975 science fiction novel that explores themes of feminism, gender, and societal structures through the interwoven narratives of four women from different alternate realities. ? One character, Joanna, is from a world much like our own in the 1970s. Janet Evason hails from Whileaway, a utopian society populated solely by women. Jael comes from a dystopian future where men and women are engaged in a brutal gender war. Finally, Alice is from a more traditional, patriarchal reality where women's roles are severely restricted. The novel uses these parallel narratives to critically examine the absurdity and limitations of traditional gender roles, the potential for different social organizations, and the complexities of female identity. It's known for its experimental structure, sharp wit, and challenging of conventional literary norms, making it a seminal work in feminist science fiction. g100