One of the most original and prolific economists of the 20th century, Joan Robinson (1903-83) is widely regarded as the most important woman in the history of economic thought. In The Provocative Joan Robinson, authors Nahid Aslanbeigui and Guy Oakes trace the strategies and tactics Robinson used to create her professional identity as a Cambridge economist in the 1930s, examining how she recruited mentors and advocates, carefully defined her objectives, and deftly pursued and exploited opportunities.