Ecofeminism: Women, Culture, Nature [Paperback]

Karen J. Warren (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0253210577 | ISBN-13: 978-0253210579 | Publication Date: May 22, 1997 | Edition: First Edition

"... 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.

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" ... 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

About 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press; First Edition edition (May 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253210577
• ISBN-13: 978-0253210579
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introductory Text, April 4, 2009

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Jessica Hazlewood (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ecofeminism: Women, Culture, Nature (Paperback)

This text has provided me with an excellent grounding in the field of ecofeminism. The selection of essays included provide a nice range of the various ways ecofeminism is represented in the disciplines and used politically in society. The essays themselves are very clearly written and I found their bibliographies especially helpful in leading me to other more specific sources on the particular foci within this umbrella topic.

In particular, I really valued the inclusion of the following selections: Ecofeminism through an Anticolonial Framework (interesting critique of general feminism and a nice example of a politically motivated piece); Ecofeminist Literary Criticism (great bibliography and linkage to other theoretical pieces); and Androcentrism and Anthrpocentrism.

I would definitely recommend this text to anyone wanting an introductory overview of ecofeminism.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ecofeminism edited by Karen J. Warren, April 14, 2000

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sloane kehl (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ecofeminism: Women, Culture, Nature (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in ecofeminist theory. It contains a collection of essays by various authors on ecological problems and how those problems are linked to the oppression of minorities.It contains empirical data to back claims and provides a clear convincing argument for the movement.