Feminism : issues & arguments / Jennifer Saul.

By:

Saul, Jennifer Mather, 1968- [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2003Description: xiv, 317 pages ; 22 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0199249474
9780199249473

Other title:

Feminism : Issues and arguments [Parallel title]

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

305.42 22

LOC classification:

HQ1190 .S2645 2003

Contents:

1. The Politics of Work and Family -- 2. Sexual Harassment -- 3. Pornography -- 4. Abortion -- 5. Feminine Appearance -- 6. Feminism and Language Change -- 7. Women's 'Different Voice' -- 8. Feminism, Science, and Bias -- 9. Feminism and 'Respect for Cultures'.

Review: "Feminism: Issues and Arguments is an introduction designed for anyone interested in learning about feminist issues and the philosophical ideas that inform them. It tackles many of the key issues that shape feminism today - making it an ideal starting-point for students on a wide range of philosophy and women's studies courses. Jennifer Saul clearly outlines arguments for a variety of feminist positions, approaching the subject from a practical perspective and giving clear examples. The book covers controversial modern topics, ranging from pornography, abortion, and working life, to questions of culture, language, and science."--BOOK JACKET.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Feminism: Issues and Arguments is an introduction designed for anyone interested in learning about feminist issues and the philosophical ideas that inform them. It tackles many of the key issues that shape feminism today - making it an ideal starting-point for students on a wide range of philosophy and women's studies courses. Jennifer Saul clearly outlines arguments for a variety of feminist positions, approaching the subject from a practical perspective and giving clear examples. The book covers controversial modern topics, ranging from pornography, abortion, and working life, to questions of culture, language, and science."--BOOK JACKET.

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