Ecofeminism: Women, Culture, Nature - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0253210577 ISBN 13: 9780253210579

Publisher: Indiana University Press, 1997

Synopsis

... provides readers with a much-needed cross-cultural and multidisciplinary perspective on ecofeminist activism and scholarship." ―Iris

... a very important contribution to the literature on ecological feminism." ―Ethics

I think the unique collection of so many different perspectives will help to push readers out of their disciplinary views and work to bring theory and practice together in meaningful ways.... an excellent resource for scholars and teachers..." ―Teaching Philosophy

Here the potential strengths and weaknesses of the growing ecofeminist movement are critically assessed by scholars in a variety of academic disciplines and vocations, including anthropology, biology, chemical engineering, education, political science, recreation and leisure studies, sociology, and political organizing.

About this title

From the Author:

Karen J. Warren, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Macalester College, is editor of Ecological Feminist Philosophies, and co-editor (with Duane L. Cady) of Bringing Peace Home.

Synopsis:

Here, the potential strengths and weaknesses of the growing ecofeminist movement are critically assessed by scholars, in a variety of academic disciplines and vocations, including anthropology, biology, chemical engineering, education, political science, recreation and leisure studies, sociology, and political organizing. Writers explore the real-life concerns that have motivated ecofeminism as a grassroots, women-initiated movement around the globe; the appropriateness of ecofeminism to academic and scientific research; and philosophical implications and underpinnings of the movement. The new perspectives on theory and practice outlined in this collection highlight the power and promise of ecofeminism. The contributors include: Candice Bradley, Douglas J. Buege, Adrienne Elizabeth Christiansen, Deane Curtin, Wendy Donner, Karen Marsten Fox, Susan Griffin, Lori Gruen, Petra Kelly, Ruthanne Kurth-Schai, Wendy Lee-Lampshire, Gretchen T. Legler, Joseph R. Loer, Judith Plant, Val Plumwood, Eliane Potiguara, Robert Alan Sessions, Andy Smith, Charlene Spretnak, Noel Sturgeon, Dorceta E. Taylor, Karen J. Warren, Betty Wells, Holly L. Wilson, Danielle Wirth, and Catherine Zabinski.

About this edition

• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0253210577
• ISBN 13: 9780253210579
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 472
• Editor: Warren Karen J.