A prominent turn-of-the-century social critic and lecturer, Charlotte Perkins Gilman is perhaps best known for her short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," a chilling study of a woman's descent into insanity, andWomen and Economics, a classic of feminist theory that analyzes the destructive effects of women's economic reliance on men.
In Herland, a vision of a feminist utopia, Gilman employs humor to engaging effect in a story about three male explorers who stumble upon an all-female society isolated somewhere in South America. Noting the advanced state of the civilization they've encountered, the visitors set out to find some males, assuming that since the country is so civilized, "there must be men." A delightful fantasy, the story enables Gilman to articulate her then-unconventional views of male-female roles and capabilities, motherhood, individuality, privacy, the sense of community, sexuality, and many other topics.
Decades ahead of her time in evolving a humanistic, feminist perspective, Gilman has been rediscovered and warmly embraced by contemporary feminists. An articulate voice for both women and men oppressed by the social order of the day, she adeptly made her points with a wittiness often missing from polemical writings. This inexpensive edition ofHerland will charm readers with the tale's mischievous, ironic outlook.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Used book
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
GRATIS
In U.S.A.
Spese di spedizione:
GRATIS
In U.S.A.
Da: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Good. Codice articolo 0486404293-3-32316541
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Da: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00069407083
Quantità: 7 disponibili
Da: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00074751905
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00068236342
Quantità: 14 disponibili
Da: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: USED_GOOD. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Codice articolo 00072759703
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00017513660
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Da: ICTBooks, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Condizione: good. Book shows wear from use but remains a usable copy. May include writing highlighting underlining library markings. LISTING USES STOCK PHOTOS AND COVER MAY VARY.Ships via USPS and typically arrives within 10-12 business days. Codice articolo ICM.3LIQ
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Codice articolo mon0001038125
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Good. The corners are slightly bent. Used - Good. Codice articolo 9-C-1-0149
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Eagle Eye Books, Decatur, GA, U.S.A.
Paper Back. Condizione: Used. Codice articolo 817134
Quantità: 1 disponibili