The Oppositional Imagination
Feminism, Critique and Political Theory
Published in April 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-415-03206-3 (ISBN)
Description
Draws together elements from Marxism, analytical philosophy, post-structuralism and post-colonial criticism to analyse cultural domination, opposition and the ways in which power and eroticism interact in the realm of sex and gender. This book should be of interest to students and teachers of women's studies, social and political theory, philosophy, literary theory, cultural studies.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-03206-3 (9780415032063)
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Content
Introduction: Things in Twos are sometimes, but not always, dichotomies. Part 1: On Theory 1. Consciousness and Culture 2. Dominative Power 3. Criticism and Resistance 4. Theory's Practical Relation to the World 5. Theory's Contemplative Relation to the World Part 2: On Masculine/Feminine 6. Point and Counterpoint 7. Impositions and Evasions 8. Power, Desire and the Meaning of the Body 9. A Regime Without a Master 10. Loyalists, Eccentrics, Critics, Traitors and Rebels Conclusion: On Practice.