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Title	:	Feminist Thought
Author	:	Rosemarie Tong
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Large Print
Pages	:	Pages: 416 pages
Published	:	January 1st 2011 by ReadHowYouWant (first published 1988)
Categories	:	Feminism. Nonfiction. Philosophy. Gender. Gender Studies. Politics

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A clear, comprehensive, and indispensable introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory, Feminist Thought includes incisive, critical examinations of liberal feminism, radical feminism, Marxist and socialist feminism, and ecofeminism. This third edition has been thoroughly reformulated and expanded to include the latest developments in feminist thought, including a new chapter on care-focused feminism (Chapter 5), an exploration of the connections of multicultural and global feminism with postcolonial feminism (Chapter 6), and a close consideration of the links between postmodern feminism and third-wave feminism (Chapter 8). Key feminist theorists such as Judith Butler, Martha Nussbaum, and Eva Feder Kittay receive new or extended discussions. The bibliography, organized by topics within chapters, provides an invaluable aid to further research. An illuminating guide to the diversity of feminism, Feminist Thought continues to serve as the essential resource for students and thinkers who want to understand the theoretical origins and complexities of contemporary feminist debates. Contents Introduction; The Diversity of Feminist Thinking 1. Liberal Feminism 2. Radical Feminism; Libertarian and Cultural Perspectives 3. Marxist and Socialist Feminism; Classical and Contemporary 4. Psychoanalytic Feminism 5. Care-focused Feminism 6. Multicultural, Global, and Postcolonial Feminism 7. Ecofeminism 8. Postmodern and Third-wave Feminism Conclusion; Margins and Centers

Mention Books As Feminist Thought

Original Title:	Feminist Thought: A Comprehensive Introduction
ISBN:	1458781577 (ISBN13: 9781458781574)
Edition Language:	English

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Ratings: 3.92 From 556 Users | 43 Reviews

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Very very dry reading.

As a man that consider himself not a feminist, at the best the core parts of first and second wave feminism that have actually made a different and that can be defended by common sense, I found it interesting to take a deeper dive into the confusing world of thought that feminisim in all it aspects are. I'm not totally unfamiliar with the issues, but still, reading through "A More Comprehensive Introduction" do widen your knowledge and scope, and you get more understanding for feminist thought

I took this from the library and found it quite intriguing. Tong uses a range of sources for an unbiased perspective. However, the first half is far more thorough and her explanations falter slightly in the second half. It also hasn't been updated to more recent third wave views (such as sex work can be quite empowering to women ONLY IF they are in control). The section on lesbian feminism can also be far more thorough instead of being just a couple of pages.

Gives an admirably clear and structured overview of a 'kaleidoscopic' field of thought and theory

I'm using this in my into to women's studies class for the first time -- it's accessible and engaging. I wasn't sure I wanted to stick to the liberal/radical/Marxist/etc. approach, but turns out to be pretty useful in the intro class -- particularly for highlighting the idea that there is more than one feminism out there, for putting various approaches to feminism in conversation with each other and for providing conceptual overviews. I've been supplementing with lots of primary texts for them

a must for all students of feminism and gender studies.

Of all the books that comprehensively cover feminist theory, I find that Tong's is the most accessible, interesting, and broad in its scope. The book covers everything from the ideologies of the liberal feminists, to that of the psychoanalytic feminists. It describes ideological differences and the writings of the women who typify their "branch" of feminist theory.