The wrappes are slightly torn at the edeges and foxed and there is an ownership signature on the front end paper, else a clean, unmarked and solid copy. "The World Councilof Churches has recently carried out an inquiry into the work and status of women in the churches of 45 countries and in this book, to which Dr. Visser 't Hooft, the General Secretary contributes a foreword, Dr.Bliss presents the substance of its findings. The aim of the book is not to plead a cause, but to state a situation, explain how it has come about, and consider the possibilities for its development." (front flap)