Shiva, Vandana

Ecofeminism

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ISBN 13:
9781350379886
author:
Shiva, Vandana
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
360
Dimensions:
21.6 x 13.8 x 2 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gender Studies,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£17.42

Description

Ecofeminism by Vandana Shiva and Maria Mies is a groundbreaking work that explores the relationship between ecological destruction and patriarchal oppression. The authors argue that industrial catastrophes pose a direct threat to everyday life, particularly for women, who bear the burden of maintaining the household and caring for others. The book critiques prevailing economic theories, conventional concepts of women's emancipation, and the impact of modern science and technology on the environment. Shiva and Mies propose an ecofeminist epistemology that emphasizes acceptance of limits, reciprocity, and rejection of exploitation. They also explore the potential of movements advocating consumer liberation, subsistence production, sustainability, and regeneration. By examining these issues from a unique North-South perspective, the authors offer a thought-provoking analysis of how women can counter violence inherent in ecological destruction and promote a more equitable future.

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