Feminist Post-development Thought: Rethinking Modernity, Post-Colonialism and Representation - Rilegato

Saunders, Kriemild

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ISBN 10: 1856499464 ISBN 13: 9781856499460

Casa editrice: Zed Books, 2002

Riassunto

In this groundbreaking collection with its diverse perspectives, feminist thinkers explore whether Third World women ought to continue along the path of development or abandon full-scale modernization and seek post-development alternatives instead. It represents the first attempt to ascertain the possibilities, and limitations, of the post-development path for women.

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Recensione:

'Here is a challenging set of inquiries about 'development' from various feminist perspectives, particularly the questions of progress and post-development alternatives. This anthology is a noteworthy contribution to current discussions about globalization, survival, the ecological crisis and strategies for action.' --Lourdes Beneria, Professor of City and Regional Planning and Women's Studies Director, Cornell University

'This is such an up-to-the-feminist-minute book. If one ever imagines that radical feminist thinkers or feminist cultural studies scholars can leave ' women in development' to those who know about digging wells and sampling soil, think again. Kriemild Saunders and her savvy, worldly contributors make one realise that 'development' is about the gendered constructions of desire, romanticism, icons, co-optation, consumerism and green tourism' --Cynthia Enloe, author of 'Bananas, Beaches and Bases' (new edition)

'In this landmark volume, world-class feminists undo Western thinking on gender, development, and modernity. Women's empowerment over materialism, sociality over relentless progress, and sustainability over biological invasion are some of the post development alternatives proposed. Indeed, the lively theory and vivid examples show that the well being of women in the South is tied up with the fate of the planet itself. This indispensable resource will appeal to scholars and activists in many fields.' --Aihwa Ong, author of 'Flexible Citizenship: the Cultural Logic of Transnationality' and 'Buddha in Hiding: Refugees, Citizenship, and the New America' (forthcoming)

L'autore:

Kriemild Saunders teaches sociology at St. John’s University.

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• Editore: Zed Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1856499464
• ISBN 13: 9781856499460
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 384