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Varieties of Feminist Liberalism
Amy R. . Ed(S): Baehr
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Paperback. 'Varieties of Feminist Liberalism' examines the relationship between feminism and liberalism, challenging the widely held opinion that the two traditions are incompatible. Editor(s): Baehr, Amy R. Series: Feminist Constructions. Num Pages: 306 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
Over the past thirty years, western political philosophy has been enriched by a renewed interest in liberalism, and by the development of feminism. Although liberalism is one of the important historical roots of feminism, many contemporary feminist political philosophers reject liberal political theory. Indeed, that liberalism and feminism are incompatible has been the dominant view among feminist scholars over the past 30 years. Varieties of Feminist Liberalism is a groundbreaking collection that examines the relationship between these two rich normative traditions. The essays in this volume present versions of feminism that are explicitly liberal, or versions of liberalism that are ... Read more
Over the past thirty years, western political philosophy has been enriched by a renewed interest in liberalism, and by the development of feminism. Although liberalism is one of the important historical roots of feminism, many contemporary feminist political philosophers reject liberal political theory. Indeed, that liberalism and feminism are incompatible has been the dominant view among feminist scholars over the past 30 years. Varieties of Feminist Liberalism is a groundbreaking collection that examines the relationship between these two rich normative traditions. The essays in this volume present versions of feminism that are explicitly liberal, or versions of liberalism that are ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
Series
Feminist Constructions
Number of Pages
306
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742512030
SKU
V9780742512030
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About Amy R. . Ed(S): Baehr
Amy R. Baehr is assistant professor of philosophy at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
Reviews for Varieties of Feminist Liberalism
This volume brings many of feminism's leading theorists to address the central challenges of the contemporary women's movement. From diverse backgrounds and disciplinary persepectives, these exceptionally distinguished scholars offer new insights on longstanding issues. Their pathbreaking analysis of topics such as privacy, welfare, multiculturalism, sexual violence, and gender stereotypes enriches our understanding and invites our commitment. Varieties of Feminist Liberalism ... Read more