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Animals and Women : Feminist Theoretical Explorations /

Animals and Women is a collection of pioneering essays that explores the theoretical connections between feminism and animal defense. Offering a feminist perspective on the status of animals, this unique volume argues persuasively that both the social construction and oppressions of women are inextr...

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Other Authors: Donovan, Josephine, 1941- (Editor), Adams, Carol J. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Durham : Duke University Press, 1995.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Animals and Women is a collection of pioneering essays that explores the theoretical connections between feminism and animal defense. Offering a feminist perspective on the status of animals, this unique volume argues persuasively that both the social construction and oppressions of women are inextricably connected to the ways in which we comprehend and abuse other species. Furthermore, it demonstrates that such a focus does not distract from the struggle for women's rights, but rather contributes to it. This wide-ranging multidisciplinary anthology presents original material fr.
Physical Description:1 online resource (392 pages).
ISBN:9780822381952