Author

Publication

2004 - Routledge, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

39,250 words, Guess

Page Count

157 pages

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing4967056
  • Goodreads598923

Classifications

  • DDC848/.91409
  • LCCPQ2603.E362 Z8868 2004

Description

Simone de Beauvoir's groundbreaking work has transformed the way we think about gender and identity. Without her 1949 text The Second Sex, gender theory as we know it today would be unthinkable. A leading figure in French existentialism, Beauvoir's concepts of 'becoming woman' and of woman as 'Other' are among the most influential ideas in feminist enquiry and debate.This book guides the reader through the main areas of Simone de Beauvoir's thought, including:*existentialism and ethics*gender studies and feminism*literature and autobiography*sexuality, the body and ageingDrawing upon Beauvoir's literary and theoretical texts, this is the essential guidebook for those approaching the work of this key thinker for the first time.

Description

"Simone de Beauvoir's groundbreaking work has transformed the way we think about gender and identity. Without her 1949 text 'The Second Sex', gender theory as we know it today would be unthinkable. A leading figure in French existentialism, Beauvoir's concepts of 'becoming woman' and of woman as absolute 'other' are among the most influential ideas in feminist enquiry and debate. This book guides the reader through the main areas of Simone de Beauvoir's thought, including: Existentialism and ethics; Gender and feminism; Literature and autobiography; [and] Sexuality, the body and ageing. Drawing upon Beauvoir's literary and theoretical texts, this is the essential guidebook for those approaching the work of this key thinker for the first time"--Back cover.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Routledge critical thinkers

Other Editions

  • Simone de BeauvoirRoutledge2004

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