2nd Edition
Introduction to Gender Social Science Perspectives
Part I 1. Gendered Perspectives: Theoretical Issues 2. Methods, Methodology and Epistemology Part II: Disciplines 3. History 4. Sociology 5. Social Policy 6. Anthropology 7. Psychology 8. Political Science 9. Pedagogy 10. Geography 11. Philosophy Part III: Issues: Interdisciplinary Perspectives 12. Health and Illness 13. Education 14. Work 15. Sex and Sexuality 16. Violence and Resistance 17. Crime and Deviance 18. Culture and Mass Media 19. Family
Biography
Jennifer Marchbank
"Marchbank and Letherby's Introduction to Gender is a real treasure trove of a book – wide-ranging, global in span, well informed, and full of intriguing details. I especially liked the boxes on ‘A closer look’, ‘Controversy’, ‘World in focus’, and ‘Stop and think’ – which is what they made me do. In truth, this book is much more than just an introduction; it positively invites interaction and debate with what will be its many readers."
Professor Jeff Hearn, Örebro University, Sweden; Hanken School of Economics, Finland; University of Huddersfield, UK
"A welcomed second edition, which continues to provide a thorough and accessible overview of key debates in gender studies. For students encountering the academic analysis of gender for the first time, this text is an extremely useful resource. Highly recommended."
Dr. Rachel Alsop, Lecturer in Gender Studies, University of Hull
"This revised and updated 2nd edition of an already established and valuable textbook is an accessible and innovative introduction to key contemporary issues in the field of gender. The book, enhanced by a more global perspective and attention paid to masculinity, ranges across the disciplines, including sociology, philosophy, policy, pedagogy and geography, as well as providing a thorough introduction to the concept of gender and methodology. This lively resource locates current issues in the context of education, health, work, sexuality, violence, crime, media and the family, and does so in a way which ensures students imaginatively engage, due to the easy to follow format and careful linking of themes. An invaluable text for undergraduates."
Victoria Robinson, Director of Centre for Gender Research University of Sheffield, UK
