Feminist Political Theory

Description

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.

Valerie Bryson is Emerita Professor of Politics at Huddersfield University. In addition to the influential Feminist Political Theory, her publications include Feminist Debates: Issues of Theory and Political Practice.

"The harmonious combination of theoretical argumentation and historical data makes the book very rigorous and, therefore, extremely persuasive. I would recommend this book without hesitation to all my students, and to anyone curious about the history of feminist thought." - Dr Mihaela Mihai, Senior Research Fellow, School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh (UK). "Valerie Bryson's Feminist Political Theory was the first feminist theory book I ever read - and I still have it on my shelf. Her third edition offers a highly engaging introduction for the new student of feminism, and for a new generation of feminist activists. It critically foregrounds the politics of feminist ideas, and maintains throughout a heartfelt and optimistic commitment to the importance of feminism to the achievement of gender equality." - Professor Sarah Childs, Professor of Politics and Gender, University of Bristol (UK).