A Concise Companion to Feminist Theory (Concise Companions to Literature and Culture)

The Concise Companion to Feminist Theory introduces readers to the broad scope of feminist theory over the last 35 years. Introduces readers to the broad scope of feminist theory over the past 35 years. Guides students along the cutting edge of current feminist theory. Suitable for students and scholars of all fields touched by feminist thought. Covers an exceptionally broad range of disciplines, discourses and feminist positions. Organised around concepts rather than schools of feminism. Content: Chapter 1 Place and Space (pages 11–31): Linda McDowell Chapter 2 Time (pages 32–52): Krista Cowman and Louise A. Jackson Chapter 3 Class (pages 53–72): Rosemary Hennessy Chapter 4 ‘Race’ (pages 73–92): Kum?Kum Bhavnani and Meg Coulson Chapter 5 Sexuality (pages 93–110): Rey Chow Chapter 6 Subjects (pages 111–132): Chris Weedon Chapter 7 Language (pages 133–152): Sara Mills Chapter 8 Literature (pages 153–172): Mary Eagleton Chapter 9 The Visual (pages 173–194): Griselda Pollock Chapter 10 Feminist Philosophies (pages 195–214): Rosi Braidotti Chapter 11 Cyberculture (pages 215–235): Jenny Wolmark Chapter 12 Feminist Futures (pages 236–254): Sara Ahmed __The Concise Companion to Feminist Theory__ introduces readers to the broad scope of feminist theory over the last 35 years.* Introduces readers to the broad scope of feminist theory over the past 35 years. * Guides students along the cutting edge of current feminist theory. * Suitable for students and scholars of all fields touched by feminist thought. * Covers an exceptionally broad range of disciplines, discourses and feminist positions. * Organised around concepts rather than schools of feminism. Content: Chapter 1 Place and Space (pages 11–31): Linda McDowellChapter 2 Time (pages 32–52): Krista Cowman and Louise A. JacksonChapter 3 Class (pages 53–72): Rosemary HennessyChapter 4 ‘Race’ (pages 73–92): Kum?Kum Bhavnani and Meg CoulsonChapter 5 Sexuality (pages 93–110): Rey ChowChapter 6 Subjects (pages 111–132): Chris WeedonChapter 7 Language (pages 133–152): Sara MillsChapter 8 Literature (pages 153–172): Mary EagletonChapter 9 The Visual (pages 173–194): Griselda PollockChapter 10 Feminist Philosophies (pages 195–214): Rosi BraidottiChapter 11 Cyberculture (pages 215–235): Jenny WolmarkChapter 12 Feminist Futures (pages 236–254): Sara Ahmed A Concise Companion to Feminist Theory introduces readers to the broad scope of feminist theory over the past 35 years. Comprising twelve original chapters, written by authors with extensive experience of both the theory and practice of feminism, it treats feminism as both a political project and an intellectual discourse. The Companion represents an exceptionally broad range of disciplines, discourses and feminist positions, particularly showcasing those on the cutting edge of feminist scholarship. It provides not only a concise survey of the relevant fields and their histories, but also an insight into the unresolved issues that form feminism's future. The material is organised around topics, rather than schools of feminism, encouraging readers to synthesise different approaches. A select bibliography acts as an initial introduction to the field, while longer bibliographies relating to each chapter provide guidance for further study This Volume Introduces Readers To The Broad Scope Of Feminist Theory Over The Past 35 Years. Comprising 12 Original Chapters, Written By Authors With Extensive Experience Of Both The Theory And Practice Of Feminism, It Treats Feminism At Once As A Political Project And As An Intellectual Discourse. Place And Space / Linda Mcdowell -- Time / Krista Cowman And Louise A. Jackson -- Class / Rosemary Hennessy -- 'race' / Kum-kum Bhavnani And Meg Coulson -- Sexuality / Rey Chow -- Subjects / Chris Weedon -- Language / Sara Mills -- Literature / Mary Eagleton -- The Visual / Griselda Pollock -- Feminist Philosophies / Rosi Braidotti -- Cyberculture / Jenny Wolmark -- Feminist Futures / Sara Ahmed. Edited By Mary Eagleton. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 255-256) And Index.