Feminist Interpretations of Emma Goldman (Re-Reading the Canon) [Paperback]

Penny A. Weiss (Author, Editor), Loretta Kensinger (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0271029765 | ISBN-13: 978-0271029764 | Publication Date: November 15, 2007

Within the popular consciousness, Emma Goldman has become something of an icon, a symbol for rebellion and women's rights. But there has been surprisingly little substantive analysis of her influence on social, political, and feminist theory. In "Feminist Interpretations of Emma Goldman", Weiss and Kensinger present essays that resist a simplistic understanding of Goldman and instead attempt to examine her thinking in its proper social, historical, and philosophical context. Only by considering the sources, influences, and specific significance of Goldman's ideas can her proper place in feminist theory be truly understood.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This volume is a treasure and a treat! Everyone who has ever fallen under the spell of Emma Goldman will love this collection. Its rich and diverse selections develop the theme of anarchism, its many ramifications in Emma Goldman's thought, and the relevance of her ideas today. The essays are very accessible for use in teaching - clearly written, well-argued, informative. A truly outstanding collection, from beginning to end." --Claudia Card, Emma Goldman Professor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, Madison

About the Author

Penny A. Weiss is Associate Professor of Political Science at Purdue University. Loretta Kensinger is Coordinator and Associate Professor of Women's Studies at California State University, Fresno.

Product Details

• Paperback: 343 pages
• Publisher: Pennsylvania State Univ Pr (November 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0271029765
• ISBN-13: 978-0271029764
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,997,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)