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Science and the Construction of Women (RLE Feminist Theory) book cover

1st Edition

Science and the Construction of Women (RLE Feminist Theory)

Edited By Mary Maynard Copyright 1997
208 Pages
by Routledge

204 Pages
by Routledge
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Science and the Construction of Women is a multi-disciplinary exploration of the major questions currently challenging feminist scholars of science. The authors ask key questions: What constitutes science? How have feminists investigated it? How does science ‘construct’ women? How can we create a feminist discourse of science? Are the current developments to women’s advantage or disadvantage?... Read more

Acknowledgements.  1. Revolutionising the Subject: Women’s Studies and the Sciences Mary Maynard  2. Good-bye Truth, Hello Trust: Prospects for Feminist Science and Technology Studies at the Millennium? Hilary Rose  3. Women in Science, Engineering and Technology: The Rising Tide Report and Beyond Nancy J. Lane  4. Against the Odds: Women Developing a Commitment to Technology Ailsa Swarbrick  5. Women, Science and Adult Education: Toward a Feminist Curriculum? Jean Barr and Lynda Birke  6. Science and Technology: Friends or Enemies of Women? Cecilia Ng Choon Sim and Rohina Hensman  7. The Knowledge in our Bones: Standpoint Theory, Alternative Health and the Quantum Model of the Body Anne Scott  8. Technologies of Reproduction: Why Women’s Issues Make a Difference Pat Spallone  9. Reproductive Technologies and Lesbian Parents: An Unnatural Alliance? Elizabeth Sourbut  10. Rethinking Bodies and Boundaries: Science Fiction, Cyberpunk and Cyberspace Jenny Wolmark.  Notes on Contributors.  Index.

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Mary Maynard

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