Patterns of Dissonance

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This book is a brilliant and timely analysis of the complex issuesraised by the relation between women and philosophy. It offers acritical account of a wide range of contemporary philosophical andfeminist texts and it develops this account into an originalproject of critical feminist thought. Braidotti examines contemporary French philosophy as practisedby men such as Foucault and Derrida, showing that they rely on anotion of 'the feminine' in order to undermine classical thought,which bears no direct relevance to the historical experience ofwomen. Braidotti then looks at the attempts of contemporary feministthinkers in Europe and the United States to show the genderednature of discursive power games. She discusses the contributionsof Luce Irigaray and many other feminist theorists to theunderstanding of sexual difference and of its implications forphilosophy and politics. This book will be of interest to studentsand researchers in women's studies, feminist theory, social theory,cultural studies, philosophy and literature, and anyone interestedin contemporary feminism and the relation between feminist theory,post-structuralism and psychoanalysis.

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'Braidotti's tour de force shows the immense theoreticalimpact of recent French and American feminist interventions inWestern philosophy. It will transform the ways in which bothpre-feminist and feminist thinkers evaluate feminist theory,Western philosophy, and, especially, feminist philosophy.'Sandra Harding, University of Delaware 'This book is an invaluable source for anyone interested in thedialogue between feminism and post-structuralist philosophy, and aninspiring example of feminism unafraid. Highly recommended.'SWIP Newsletter 'Never less than challenging and provides a clear account of whypost structuralism is seen by so many leading feminist critics as aresource and companion for feminist studies.' Times HigherEducation Supplement 'All women in philosophy should read [this book] for ideas,inspiration, controversial assessment of our current situation andsheer intellectual vitality.' Journal of Gender Studies 'Lucid, rich and incisive analysis of the contribution offeminism to philosophy.' Sociology 'Highly recommended to women philosophers, and should becompulsory reading for all men philosophers.' The PhilosophicalQuarterly
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