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Toward a Feminist Theory of the State
by Catharine A. Mackinnon

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Publisher Comments:

"Toward a Feminist Theory of the State" presents Catharine MacKinnon's powerful analysis of politics, sexuality, and the law from the perspective of women. Using the debate over Marxism and feminism as a point of departure, MacKinnon develops a theory of gender centered on sexual subordination and applies it to the state. The result is an informed and compelling critique of inequality and a transformative vision of a direction for social change.

Review:

The single most important book in the new jurisprudence...It is, in my opinion, the only book in legal theory produced in the twentieth century which can rank with H. L. A. Hart's The Concept of Law(1961). Both change the framework arid transform the paradigm of the theoretical debate. All discourse within the framework of liberal legal theory has had to place itself in relationship to the ideas and theories of Hart. All feminist legal theory, likewise, must place itself in reference to the writings of MacKinnon. Her work, however, is much more significant than that of Hart, because her perspective has the potential of social revolution.

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[MacKinnon] convincingly links sexuality and violence. But what I value in this book is the leap of faith to a search for practical remedies for women's situation.

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Looking at the female and male halves of the world equally transforms everything--and Toward a Feminist Theory of the Statemakes that clear with scholarship, courage, and wit. By exposing and correcting the patriarchal values underlying nationalism and justice, Catharine MacKinnon causes an earthquake of thinking that rearranges every part of our intellectual landscape. This book is a "must read."

Review:

The single most important book in the new jurisprudence...It is, in my opinion, the only book in legal theory produced in the twentieth century which can rank with H. L. A. Hart's The Concept ofLaw(1961). Both change the framework arid transform the paradigm of the theoretical debate. All discourse within the framework of liberal legal theory has had to place itself in relationship to the ideas and theoriesof Hart. All feminist legal theory, likewise, must place itself in reference to the writings of MacKinnon. Her work, however, is much more significant than that of Hart, because her perspective has the potential of social revolution.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [251]-320)
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About the Author

Catharine A. MacKinnonis Elizabeth A. Long Professor of Law at the <>University of Michigan Law School.
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Table of Contents

Preface

Part One: Feminism and Marxism

1. The Problem of Marxism and Feminism

2. A Feminist Critique of Marx and Engels

3. A Marxist Critique of Feminism

4. Attempts at Synthesis

Part Two: Method

5. Consciousness Raising

6. Method and Politics

7. Sexuality

Part Three: The State

8. The Liberal State

9. Rape: On Coercion and Consent

10. Abortion: On Public and Private

11. Pornography: On Morality and Politics

12. Sex Equality: On Difference and Dominance

13. Toward Feminist Jurisprudence

Notes

Credits

Index

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780674896468
Author:
MacKinnon, Catharine A.
Publisher:
Harvard University Press
Author:
MacKinnon, Catharine A.
Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Subject:
General
Subject:
Feminism & Feminist Theory
Subject:
Women in politics
Subject:
State, the
Subject:
Feminism
Subject:
Women's rights
Subject:
Women and socialism
Subject:
Feminism -- Political aspects.
Subject:
General Philosophy
Copyright:
1989
Edition Description:
1st Harvard University Press pbk. ed.
Series Volume:
no. 1
Publication Date:
September 1991
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
none
Pages:
350
Dimensions:
9.18x6.14x.90 in. 1.10 lbs.
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