Feminism and Deconstruction

ISBN: 0415091667

Author: Elam, Diane

Condition: New

At last - an intelligent and accessible introduction to the relationship between feminism and deconstruction.In this incisive and illuminating book, Diane Elam unravels:* the contemporary relevance of feminism and deconstruction* how we can still understand and talk about the materiality of women's bodies* whether gender can be distinguished from sex* the place of ethics and political action in the light of postmodernist theory.Clearly and brilliantly written, Feminism and Deconstruction is essential reading for anyone who needs a no-nonsense but stimulating guide through one of the mazes of contemporary theory.