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Gender and Power

Society, the Person and Sexual Politics

Raewyn Connell author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:24th Sep '87

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This book is an important introductory textbook on sexual politics and an original contribution to the reformulation of social and political theory. In a discussion of, among other issues, psychoanalysis, Marxism and feminist theories, the structure of gender relations, and working class feminism, Connell has produced a major work of synthesis and scholarship which will be of unique value to students and professionals in sociology, politics, women's studies and to anyone interested in the field of sexual politics.

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`For many years now Bob Connell has been the most original male writer venturing into the difficult terrain of gender relations. His writing is lucid, scholarly and inspiring; indispensable for anyone trying to understand and challenge existing power relations between women and men.' Lynne Segal, co-author of 'Beyond Fragments' and 'Is the Future Feminine?'

ISBN: 9780745604688

Dimensions: 228mm x 154mm x 26mm

Weight: 482g

352 pages