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The Essential Feminist Reader
By Freedman, Estelle
The Essential Feminist Reader
The definitive anthology of feminist writing, this collection presents the true history of feminism within both global and historical frameworks, and provides a vital addition to the field.
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Authors:
Freedman, Estelle
Copyright:
2007
Format:
Paperback
GTIN13:
9780812974607
ISBN10:
0812974603
Page Count:
496
Dimensions:
5.2x1.1x8.0
Publisher:
Modern Library
Strand Notes
A collection that provides the true history of feminism within both global and historical frameworks, this volume begins with the origins of feminist ideas, moving towards the internationalization of feminism and the development of Third Wave movements through the late 1990s. Along with the classics of western women's history - Betty Friedan, Virginia Woolf, Emma Goldman - Freedman includes key texts from outside the West, works of fictionor drama, popular new pieces from Eve Ensler and the Guerrilla Girls, and documents from historically important male feminists, like John Stuart Mill. Accessible, lively commentary contextualizes each selection. 496p.
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Including: Susan B. Anthony Simone de Beauvoir W.E.B. Du Bois H l ne Cixous Betty Friedan Charlotte Perkins Gilman Emma Goldman Guerrilla Girls Ding Ling - Audre Lorde John Stuart Mill Christine de Pizan Adrienne Rich Margaret Sanger Huda Shaarawi - Sojourner Truth Mary Wollstonecraft Virginia Woolf The Essential Feminist Reader is the first anthology to present the full scope of feminist history. Prizewinning historian Estelle B. Freedman brings decades of teaching experience and scholarship to her selections, which span more than five centuries. Moving beyond standard texts by English and American thinkers, this collection features primary source material from around the globe, including short works of fiction and drama, political manifestos, and the work of less well-known writers. Freedman's cogent Introduction assesses the challenges facing feminism, while her accessible, lively commentary contextualizes each piece. The Essential Feminist Reader is a vital addition to feminist scholarship, and an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of women.
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