Feminism After Postmodernism? : Theorising Through Practice.
Title:
Feminism After Postmodernism? : Theorising Through Practice.
Author:
Zalewski, Marysia.
ISBN:
9780203165317
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (145 pages)
Contents:
Book Cover -- Half-Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction: Different feminist theories -- 2. The gulf: Theoretical differences -- 3. Modernist feminisms and reproductive technologies: Thinking theory through practice -- 4. Postmodernist feminisms and reproductive technologies: Thinking theory through practice -- 5. 'Recovering' feminisms? -- Glossary of medical terms -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
Highly original and stimulating, this book provides a detailed overview of postmodern feminist theory and practice. Subjects covered include: *the differences between the feminism of the 1970s and contemporary feminism *liberal, radical, socialist and postmodern feminisms *feminist reactions to the growth in reproductive technologies *how feminism informs debates about the subject, epistemology and political action *feminism into the new millennium.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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