A historical exploration of women-led communities worldwide and what they can teach us about new ways of living, thinking, and governing, by the BBC's global correspondent Megha Mohan.

Society doesn't work for women — or for any of us. But what if the rules were different?

Imagine a world where women hold all the power. A world where they work together to shape their societies and future prospects.

In reality, women's communities have always existed and continue to thrive. In this vital and pioneering book, Megha Mohan uncovers their roots, revealing a vibrant global history, connected here for the first time.

It also takes us to current women-led spaces, where women live on their own terms, showing us how we can rethink society for new ways of living, working, and collaborating.

Through extensive research and exclusive first-hand accounts, Mohan introduces us to interesting and diverse groups of women. From the controversial online feminist trolls of South Korea to the largest women’s communities in Paris and North London, and the Rain Queens of South Africa, this is a truly global look at women’s community.

An essential read for anyone interested in our collective stories, cultures, economies, and governance, Herlands demonstrates the strength and potential of new ways of living — and leading — for all of us.

Pages: 368, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm