1 / 2Feminisms: A Global History
Feminisms: A Global History by historian Lucy Delap examines how feminist movements developed in different historical settings. Its global examples and challenge to a simple sequence of feminist waves suit readers seeking a broad historical account rather than a single shared programme.
At a glance
- Explores feminist movements through examples spanning Japan, Russia, Egypt and Germany.
- Questions a linear account of feminism as successive, increasingly progressive waves.
- Considers how historically specific concerns have shaped diverse feminist projects.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a broad geographical scope rather than focusing on one national movement.
- The 416-page account connects historical debates with contemporary controversies, according to the listing.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Penguin Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 30 November 2021 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0141985984 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0141985985 |
| Weight listed | 242 g |
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| Dimensions | 11.1 x 2.3 x 18 cm |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings skew positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, alongside a smaller share of lower ratings. These figures suggest generally favourable reception but do not reveal which aspects readers liked or disliked. They cannot establish whether the book's global scope or its challenge to the waves narrative will suit an individual reader.
Frequently asked questions
What does Feminisms: A Global History cover?
It examines feminist movements in different historical settings, with examples from Japan, Russia, Egypt and Germany, and challenges a simple waves-based account.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 416 pages.
Who published this edition?
The listing names Penguin Press as publisher and gives the edition as 1st.
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