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MONSTERS, GODDESSES AND CYBORGS
FEMINIST CONFRONTATIONS WITH SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND CYBERSPACE |
| By: |
Nina Lykke (Editor), Rosi Braidotti (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£70.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1856493814 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781856493819 |
| Publisher: |
ZED BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 May, 1996 |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
Focusing on the feminist implications of scientific and technological developments, this book proposes a site of resistance to hegemonic discourses and practices of science and technology. It covers science as a whole, the new technologies of the postmodern era, biomedical discourses and nature. |
| Synopsis: |
What is a specifically feminist perspective on science and technology? Focusing in particular on the socio-cultural implications of the latest scientific and technological developments, this book proposes a site of resistance to hegemonic discourses and practices of science and technology. Four sections cover science as a whole, the new technologies of the postmodern era, bio-medical discourses and nature. A distinguished cast of contributors explore the central feminist concerns in each arena, through the metaphors of monster, mother goddess and cyborg. They argue that feminists cannot ignore the emancipatory as well as the oppressive potentials of technology. Bringing together 'natural' and 'social' scientists, the book paves the way for a specifically feminist strategy for science, technology and health care. |
| Illustrations: |
index |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Zed Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |