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The Essential Feminist Reader (Modern Library Classics) Paperback – September 18, 2007

by Estelle Freedman (Editor)
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The Essential Feminist Reader is the first anthology to present the full scope of feminist history. Prizewinning historian Estelle B. Freedman brings decades of teaching experience and scholarship to her selections, which span more than five centuries. Moving beyond standard texts by English and American thinkers, this collection features primary source material from around the globe, including short works of fiction and drama, political manifestos, and the work of less well-known writers.

Freedman’s cogent Introduction assesses the challenges facing feminism, while her accessible, lively commentary contextualizes each piece. The Essential Feminist Reader is a vital addition to feminist scholarship, and an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of women.
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    496 pages
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    Modern Library
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    September 18, 2007
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    5.2 x 1.02 x 7.98 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0812974603
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0812974607
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Customers find the book helpful for understanding the perspectives of various authors. They describe it as a great anthology of feminist writings that provides context for further reading.

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Customers appreciate the author perspectives in this book. They find it helpful for understanding the views of various authors and their works. The book contains writings from several authors and provides context for future reading. Readers appreciate the well-explained, succinct collection of some of the most important perspectives.

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Customers enjoy the feminist content. They find it a good chronological anthology of contemporary feminist thought and a compendium of feminist articles.

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The Book Is Illegible (Sideways Orientation)
Downloaded this book for my Kindle because it is required reading for a course that I am taking. When I opened it up to complete the reading for the assigned module, I found that the downloaded book is entirely illegible. Not only is the text sideways, but when. you zoom in, the resolution becomes to fuzzy too read. What a waste of money and time that I will now need to find a hard copy quickly enough to complete my research paper. Amazon needs to make this right.
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  • Victoria L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019
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    This book is a great chronological anthology of feminism. For each piece of writing, there is a small preview about it and the author. It really helped me with my dissertation and understanding the perspectives of each author. It also made me curious about some authors and their work, so I ended up doing more research in other books/articles. I definitely recommend.
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  • Luke Bechtel
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great anthological text
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    This book a well-explained, succinct collection of some of the most important moments throughout the history of the feminist movement. Tons of great perspectives are at play, and all are given equal weight by Freedman. Great overall!
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  • Patrick Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023
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    Good for school.
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  • Timberly Deville
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what it says it is.
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    The Essential Feminist Reader is exactly that - stories/essays/letters involving the history of feminism and its journey into modern times. Is this a book full of theories and psychological jargon? No, although there are a few essays that are written for the "advanced" feminist, if there is such a thing. I've cited this book in many analytical essays for professors as well as presentations for lower-level, undergraduate students.

    Simply put - this is an excellent start for ANY person who is interested in feminism and/or women's history.
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  • Amy S. RohrBerg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015
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    just starting to read it now
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  • Kimberly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2015
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    I purchased this book for a graduate level class, Contemporary Feminist Thought. It did not disappoint. The background blurbs at the beginning of each piece helped to set the stage and context for the reading to come.
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  • Sylvia
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    Required for my college class. Exacly what the title says a compendium of feminist articles.
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  • Jill
    1.0 out of 5 stars The Book Is Illegible (Sideways Orientation)
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
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    Downloaded this book for my Kindle because it is required reading for a course that I am taking. When I opened it up to complete the reading for the assigned module, I found that the downloaded book is entirely illegible. Not only is the text sideways, but when. you zoom in, the resolution becomes to fuzzy too read. What a waste of money and time that I will now need to find a hard copy quickly enough to complete my research paper. Amazon needs to make this right.
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    The Book Is Illegible (Sideways Orientation)

    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
    Downloaded this book for my Kindle because it is required reading for a course that I am taking. When I opened it up to complete the reading for the assigned module, I found that the downloaded book is entirely illegible. Not only is the text sideways, but when. you zoom in, the resolution becomes to fuzzy too read. What a waste of money and time that I will now need to find a hard copy quickly enough to complete my research paper. Amazon needs to make this right.
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  • Bobbie Noday
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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  • Milli Tant Criminologist
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book but disappointed little about motherhood
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    great book but disappointed little about motherhood, excellent condition prompt delivery.
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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
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    I loved it. It's a great compilation of wonderful works, speeches, essays, literature and excerpts from great feminist texts. It gives you an idea about the history of feminism. It covers non-western feminist writers as well. I think it's a necessary and great reader.
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