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 | | Feminist Thought: A Comprehensive Introduction by Rosemarie Tong ISBN-10: 9780415078740 ISBN-10: 0-415-07874-1 ISBN-13: 9780415078740 ISBN-13: 978-0-415-07874-0 Paperback 1989-07-27 Routledge Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description In this important new survey of feminist theory, Rosemarie Tong has produced the first text to do justice to the substance, variety and richness of contemporary feminist hought. She provides full and up-to-date coverage,including the increasingly important perspectives of the psychoanalytic, existential, and postmodern schools of feminism. The author guides the reader through the complexities of even the most notoriously difficult thinkers. Students will meet and become familiar with many of the essential figures in the feminist tradition, from Wollstonecraft and Engel, on through de Beauvoir, Dinnerstein, and Daly, and up to Mitchell and Cixous. Tong treats all views with respect and encourages students to think critically and sympathetically about a wide range of views that have a direct relevance to their own lives. This text will prove invaluable for introducing students to the varieties of feminist thought. | ||
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1/3 of Fathers rape their female children? What? Just occasionally, the crazy of an author will leak out of them, onto the printed page. So I turned to a random page and started reading out loud to my wife, who majored in Woman Studies in college. 2nd edition, paperback ... pg 169. Chapter Four "Psychoanalytic and Gender Feminism". "This is particularly true of parent-child relationships observed Hoagland. In nearly 1/3 of American households, fathers (or stepfathers) rape their female children, and mothers are just as likely to feel anger as tenderness towards their children" Footnote indicated is 116; 116 -> Sarah Lucia Hoagland, "Some Thoughts About Caring," in Feminist Ethics, Claudia Card, ed. (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1991), p. 250. I found Sarah's Hoagland's website at Northern Illinois University. I wouldn't pick a philosophy professor to cite 1/3 of fathers rape their female children. Especially given Sarah is likely quoting someone else as her source. While I'm at it, I blame the publisher, editors, and everyone else involved for missing such a glaring mistake in what many students will mistakenly believe is a well written book. | ||
comprehensive yes but a little dry comprehensive yes it was. but mostly it was very boring. it was required for my philosophy and gender class, and it was torture for most of us to read. we enjoyed the primary source documents far more. who wouldnt? bottom line, this is a text book. know that you are buying a text book. a good one, yes but this will not be your pleasure reading on sundays. | ||
Comprehensive It is often hard to recommend books for first-timers. I have no compunction recommending this one to anyone taking their first stept into the complex world of feminism. As an introduction, its most valuable contribution lies in the intelligent manner almost all major thinkers were presented. The bibliography is also indispensible. | ||
Excellent intro to the many feminisms This is the best source I've seen which defines the various feminisms (e.g. liberal, marxist, existentialist...) Tong describes the assumptions of each position and then presents supportive and opposing views. Her approach encourages the reader to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each position. Very balanced presentation with plenty of illustrative examples. | ||