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It has become fashionable for younger feminists, known as the "Third Wave," to consider themselves beyond the battles of the women's movement of the 60's and 70's. Who better than a lively, long-standing feminist to remind them, with wit and passion, of how much more there is to be done?

In chapters such as "Mommy, Where do Baby Theories Come From?" and "I Thee Wed, So Watch It," feminist critic and science fiction novelist Joanna Russ questions the recent feminist shift in focus from politics to psychological issues. Russ addresses the place of women of color, lesbians, separatists, and socialists in the modern feminist movement, and offers practical suggestions for how women can get back to the real feminist fight. One strength of the book for those who want to fill in the gaps in their knowledge of feminist history is that Russ is extremely well-read in her subject, and taken to extensively quoting the arguments and theories of other feminist thinkers. She has also included an enormous bibliography of books and pamphlets for further reading.Russ is both sassy and well-informed--just the kind of woman from whom a 90's feminist might take some lessons. --Maria Dolan