Monsters, Goddesses and Cyborgs: Feminist Confrontations with Science, Medicine and Cyberspace
by Nina Lykke, Rosi Braidotti
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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Rosi Braidotti is Distinguished University Professor at Utrecht University and founding Director of the Centre for the Humanities.
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- Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, General Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Sociology, Technology, Literature Studies and Criticism
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- 306.4 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Specific aspects of culture
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- Q158.5 .B48 — Science Science (General) General
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