From the WGBH Forum Network: "Cynthia Enloe, author of the collection of essays, Bananas, Beaches &Bases makes sense of globalization and international politics by taking a look into the daily realities in a range of women's lives. She proposes a distinctively feminist curiosity that begins with taking women seriously, especially during this era of unprecedented American influence. This means listening carefully, digging deep, challenging assumptions, and welcoming surprises. "