Feminism and the Power of Law, 1st Edition, 9780415026710
Paperback
Carol Smart presents a new gendered analysis of the power of law and argues for a feminist, post-structuralist approach. She comments on pornography as well as discussing recent research on rape trials and abortion legislation.

Feminism and the Power of Law, 1st Edition

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  • Paperback

    190 pages

  • Release Date

    3 August 1989

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Summary

Carol Smart presents a new gendered analysis of the power of law and argues for a feminist, post-structuralist approach. She comments on pornography as well as discussing recent research on rape trials and abortion

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780415026710
ISBN-10:0415026717
Series:Sociology of Law and Crime
Author:Carol Smart
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:Routledge
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:190
Edition:1st
Release Date:3 August 1989
Weight:350g
Dimensions:216mm x 138mm
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Critics Review

… an important and illuminating feminist analysis of the law … . It is to be highly recommended for those concerned with sociology, women’s studies, law, social work, public policy and the generally socially concerned reader - Crime, Law and Social ChangeSmart’s Feminism and the Power of Law represents a worthy and learned attempt to acknowledge the power of feminism to construct an alternative reality to mainstream legal discourse. This is an important and provocative book which should be read by those unafraid of differing views of jurisprudence and students of feminist legal theory - Melbourne University Law Review

About The Author

Carol Smart

Smart, Carol

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