Feminist Theory and the Body

This new Reader gives students an ideal overview of the historical developments and current controversies within this dynamic area of feminist theory. Wide-ranging articles stress the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary feminist thought and include 'Sexy Bodies' and 'Performing Bodies'.Key FeaturesComprehensive coverage of differing feminist approaches to the bodyGeneral critical introduction puts the issues in contextWide range of contributors, including Donna Haraway and Elizabeth Grosz