Saba Khattak looks at the impact of the Pakistan nuclear industry on women. She argues that the nuclear programme has a specific impact on women as the poorest and less powerful in their society. Development (1999) 42, 71–73. doi:10.1057/palgrave.development.1110040

This book investigates various dimensions of exploitation of sub-contracted home-based workers engaged in hazardous work. It explores the exploitation of children, particularly girls, and women in the chain. There is a particular focus on the negative health impacts of such work and on public...