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Shanley - Reconstructing Political Theory: Feminist Perspectives - 9780745617961 - V9780745617961
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Reconstructing Political Theory: Feminist Perspectives

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Description for Reconstructing Political Theory: Feminist Perspectives Hardback. In this volume leading feminist theorists re--think the traditional concepts of political theory and expand the range of problems and concerns regarded as central to the analysis of political life. Editor(s): Shanley, Mary Lyndon; Narayan, Uma. Num Pages: 248 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512.
In this volume leading feminist theorists re-think the traditional concepts of political theory and expand the range of problems and concerns regarded as central to the analysis of political life. Written by well-known scholars in philosophy, political science, sociology and law, the book provides a rich interdisciplinary account of key issues in political thought.


While some chapters discuss traditional concepts such as rights, power, freedom and citizenship, others argue that less frequently discussed topics in political theory - such as the family, childhood, dependency, compassion and suffering - are just as significant for an understanding of political ... Read more


This book will be of interest to a wide audience concerned with the study of gender, and to all those in political science, philosophy, legal studies and women's studies who are interested in the way in which political theory and practice can be fruitfully reconceived with the help of feminist perspectives.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745617961
SKU
V9780745617961
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Shanley
Mary Lyndon Shanley is a feminist legal scholar specializing in issues of the American family and reproductive technologies. Her book Just Marriage weighed into the controversy around gay marriage with a historical and political science perspective. Uma Narayan is an Indian feminist scholar, and a Professor of Philosophy at Vassar College.

Reviews for Reconstructing Political Theory: Feminist Perspectives
"This disciplined collection of essays bears witness to the live and dynamic state of feminist political theory ... fresh perspectives on some of feminist theory's more intractable problems; and some much-needed attention to neglected issues, such as compassion and dependency ... [It is] a useful and stimulating anthology, to be recommended not least for the dextrous argument and taut analysis ... Read more

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