In are Women Human?  Astute and Witty Essays on the Role of Women in Society.  [Eerdmans, 1971, 2005], we find reprints of two of Dorothy Sayers’ essays in which she tackles a question that continues to have significant relevance and importance, both in society and in the church.  In these essays Sayers [1893-1957] gives the discussion a rather unexpected turn.  While disavowing any interest in or sympathy for the feminists, Sayers argues cogently for a reassessment and adjustment of the opinions we have of women and of their place in society.  She puts the case on stronger and firmer ground than the feminist ever could.  Her arguments are truly witty and for that reason somewhat biting  In our own context we might find her treatment of women wearing trousers extremely enlightening.  The reader is bound to say, “I never thought of it that way.”  It would be all to the good if this slender volume were to assist us in forming more healthy understandings of women and of their vital role in life.