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Maternal Thinking: Toward a Politics of Peace

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year 1989

Philosopher, mother, and feminist Sara Ruddick examines the discipline of mothering, showing for the first time how the day-to-day work of raising children gives rise to distinctive ways of thinking.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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