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Introducing women's studies

This new edition of the best-selling Introducing Women's Studies provides the reader with an up-to-date introductory text that covers major debates in Women's Studies in a comprehensive and accessible way. Fully revised and expanded, with new chapters on social policy, science and technology, and feminist research methodologies, this book explores the major subject areas of Women's Studies.

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Each chapter, written by an expert in the particular subject area, provides a clear overview of the main issues and debates, as well as suggestions for further reading.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 480 pages

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