Feminist Political Theory

Feminist theory is a challenging and often deeply divided body of thought that raises issues which affect us all. In this, her third edition of the highly successful Feminist Political Theory , Valerie Bryson provides both a wide-ranging history of Western feminist thought, from medieval times to the present day, and a lucid analysis of contemporary feminist politics and debates. Fully updated to cover the latest feminist scholarship throughout, this timely new edition provides an accessible and thought-provoking exploration of complex theories related to ''real-life'' issues such as sexual violence, political representation, transgender rights, cyberfeminism and globalisation. With unrivalled scope, depth and accessibility, this new edition of Valerie Bryson''s Feminist Political Theory is set to be the go-to text on feminism for students and researchers - or indeed anyone interested in gender justice.>

About the author

Valerie Bryson is Emerita Professor of Politics at Huddersfield University, UK.

Summary

This wide-ranging history of Western feminist thought provides a lucid analysis of contemporary debates. Accessible and thought-provoking, the new edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the impact of intersectionality, postmodern feminisms and social media on feminist political theory.

Product details

• Authors: Valerie Bryson
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2016
• EAN: 9781137439048
• ISBN: 978-1-137-43904-8
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; B, Social Sciences, Social Work, Ethical issues & debates, Applied Ethics, Professional Ethics, Ethics and Values in Social Work, feminism;Marxism;political theory;social media, feminism; Marxism; political theory; social media