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The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory: Why an Invented Past Will Not Give Women a Future - Couverture rigide

Eller, Cynthia

 
9780807067925: The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory: Why an Invented Past Will Not Give Women a Future
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ISBN 10 : 080706792X ISBN 13 : 9780807067925
Editeur : Beacon Pr, 2000

Synopsis

In this lucide and fascinating volume, Eller traces the emergence of feminist matriarchal myth, explicates its functions, and examines the evidence for and against a matriarchal prehistory. Finally, she explains why this vision of peaceful, women-centered prehistory is something feminists should be wary of.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

According to the myth of matriarchal prehistory, men and women lived together peacefully before recorded history. Society was centered around women, with their mysterious life-giving powers, and they were honored as incarnations and priestesses of the Great Goddess. Then a transformation occurred, and men thereafter dominated society.

Given the universality of patriarchy in recorded history, this vision is understandably appealing for many women. But does it have any basis in fact? And as a myth, does it work for the good of women? Cynthia Eller traces the emergence of the feminist matriarchal myth, explicates its functions, and examines the evidence for and against a matriarchal prehistory. Finally, she explains why this vision of peaceful, woman-centered prehistory is something feminists should be wary of.

Revue de presse

Fascinating. . . . Eller carefully clips every thread from which this matriarchal myth is woven. -Natalie Angier, The New York Times Book Revie"Passionately argued, engagingly written, this vital book is certain to inspire wide-and much-needed-debate." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"[An] engaging critique of a popular but perhaps self-defeating belief." -Mark Odegard, Utne Reader

"In unraveling the pretensions of matriarchalists, Eller seeks to show that wider matters are at stake. . . . Matriarchal myth, [she] argues, is actively harmful at worst and at best unnecessary." -Lawrence Osborne, Salon.com

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Éditeur
Beacon Pr
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
080706792X
ISBN 13 
9780807067925
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
276
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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