Feminist Legal Theory (Second Edition)
«Feminist Legal Theory by Nancy Levit and Robert R. M. Verchick is not only a sophisticated theoretical exposition of feminist legal theory, but also a vivid analysis of real cases and popular culture and their relationship to womens issues. It is the first stop in researching womens issues for any academic or student of the law. The book is chock-full of information about law that relates to all aspects of womens (and sometimes, mens) issues ranging from education law to human trafficking. The information is presented through vivid, readable prose that lawyers, academics, and non-lawyers alike will find interesting, informative, and fun to read. I was blown away by the chapter on education with its analysis of constitutional and statutory law, and its up-to-date description of changes in regulatory authority. The book contains timely references to popular culture that will pique the interest of readers. A must-read for anyone who is interested in womens issues.»
Ann C. McGinley,William S. Boyd Professor of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Feminist legal theory is one of the most dynamic fields in the law, and it affects issues ranging from child custody to sexual harassment. Since its initial publication in 2006, Feminist Legal Theory: A Primer has received rave reviews. Les mer
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The primer offers an accessible and pragmatic approach to feminist legal theory. It demonstrates the ways feminist legal theory operates in real-life contexts, including domestic violence, reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, education, sports, pornography, and global issues of gender. The authors highlight a sweeping range of cutting-edge topics at the intersection of law and gender, such as single-sex schools, abortion, same-sex marriage, rape on college campuses, and international trafficking in women and girls.
At its core, Feminist Legal Theory shows the importance of the roles of law and feminist legal theory in shaping contemporary gender issues.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- New York University Press
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 304
- ISBN
- 9781479849499
- Utgivelsesår
- 2016
- Format
- 23 x 15 cm
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«Feminist Legal Theory by Nancy Levit and Robert R. M. Verchick is not only a sophisticated theoretical exposition of feminist legal theory, but also a vivid analysis of real cases and popular culture and their relationship to womens issues. It is the first stop in researching womens issues for any academic or student of the law. The book is chock-full of information about law that relates to all aspects of womens (and sometimes, mens) issues ranging from education law to human trafficking. The information is presented through vivid, readable prose that lawyers, academics, and non-lawyers alike will find interesting, informative, and fun to read. I was blown away by the chapter on education with its analysis of constitutional and statutory law, and its up-to-date description of changes in regulatory authority. The book contains timely references to popular culture that will pique the interest of readers. A must-read for anyone who is interested in womens issues.»
Ann C. McGinley,William S. Boyd Professor of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas
«The time is ripe for a new look at feminism, and the new edition of Feminist Legal Theory provides the foundation. In clear, cogent, accessible prose, it tackles cutting-edge feminist topics . . . . This relatively slim volume has it all. . . . It simultaneously serves as a classic primer on feminist thought and a guide to the emerging issues that will challenge the next generation of feminist theory.»
June Carbone,Robina Chair of Law, Science and Technology, University of Minnesota Law School
«This foundational text offers an outstanding introduction and overview to one of the most important movements in the legal world today: feminist jurisprudence. The authors brilliantly weave together feminism, the law, and our ordinary experiences as men and women to create an accessible text that speaks to students, academicsand anyone who has ever thought about gender issues.»
Naomi Cahn,Harold H. Greene Chair, George Washington University Law School
«Feminist Legal Theory is essential for all readers. Its comprehensive review of the various types of feminism, feminist history, and the broad range of issues that affect all women and men is impressive. Levit and Verchicks work has the potential to make feminism not a four-letter word for millennial lawyers but instead a four-word phrase: 'Yes, Im a feminist!' Enjoy!»
Angela Onwuachi-Willig,Charles M. and Marion J. Kierscht Professor of Law, University of Iowa