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Book SynopsisThis book is about feminism, its critics, and its possible directions for change. The nine chapters raise questions about theories of sexual difference, power, justice and history. A central theme concerns the prospects for combining feminist with other, non-feminist, political perspectives.
Table of ContentsPreface Lynda BURNS: Introduction Part One: Responding to Challenges Iris Marion YOUNG: The Complexities of Coalition Alison M. JAGGAR: Whose Politics? Who’s Correct? Chris BEASLEY: Speaking of Feminism . . . What Are We Arguing About? Part Two: Rethinking Feminist Alliances Jenna THOMPSON: The Purposes of Politics: A Feminist Inquiry Lisa FEATHERSTONE: Foucault, Feminism, and History Jacqui BROAD, KAREN GREEN, HELEN PROSSER: Emasculating Metaphor: Whither the Maleness of Reason? Susan DUGGIN, JASON PUDSEY: Care Ethics, Power and Feminist Socioanalysis Narelle LYDEAMORE: Pornography and Power Marguerite La CAZE: Splitting the Difference: Between Young and Fraser on Identity Politics Bibliography About the Author Index
