Between monsters, goddesses, and cyborgs

feminist confrontations with science, medicine, and cyberspace

Author: Nina Lykke
Secondary Author: Rosi Braidotti
ISBN: 9781856493826

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 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.

Publisher: Zed Books
Publish Date: 1996-06-15

Subjects: Feminism, Science, Women in science, Women's studies, Literary Criticism / Feminist, Social Science / General, Social Science / Popular Culture, Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Feminism & Feminist Theory

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: STEM)