Encyclopedia of Feminist Theories

• * traditional taxonomies of feminist theory (e.g. socialist thought)* theoretical subdivisions (e.g. ecofeminism and feminist spirituality)* discipline-specific issues (e.g. philosophy and anthropology)* the conceptual apparatus of gender theory (eg biologism)* methodologies (e.g. deconstruction and narrative theory)* intersections (e.g. with racial theory, queer theory)* political issues (e.g. citizenship, reproductive rights)

'The Encyclopedia of Feminist Theories represents an important contribution to feminist studies and scholarship and would be a valuable addition to reference collections in academic and research libraries, particularly those in institutions with women's studies programs. It also would be useful in large public libraries and special libraries in the humanities and social sciences.' - American Reference Books Annual 2000 Edition'Academic libraries supporting Women's Studies programs should have it on their list for serious consideration. - Against the Grain'...this is a useful reference work in that it offers, in one convenient package, a great deal of information/' - Reference Reviews