The Women, Gender and Development Reader

Book Overview

The Women, Gender and Development Reader II is the definitive volume of literature dedicated to women in the development process. Now in a fully revised second edition, the editors expertly present the impacts of social, political and economic change by reviewing such topical issues as migration, persistent structural discrimination, the global recession, and climate change. Approached from a multidisciplinary perspective, the theoretical debates are vividly illustrated by an array of global case studies. This now classic book, has been designed as a comprehensive reader, presenting the best of the now vast body of literature. The book is divided into five parts, incorporating readings from the leading experts and authorities in each field. The result is a unique and extensive discussion, a guide to the evolution of the field, and a vital point of reference for those studying or with a keen interest in women in the development process.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848135874
• ISBN13: 9781848135871
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

good overview

As a student of feminist theory and gender in development, this book came a little late for me - or some chapters did. It provides a reasonable overview of the history of the field. This means that some bits are theoretical - but most have case examples mixed in to bring things to life. A solid contribution to the field, but perhaps not a stop-the-presses investment for those of us who already have extensive gender and/in development libraries; check Zed Press for more cutting-edge issue-related stuff.

Good Overview of the Literature

"The Women, Gender and Development Reader" is a useful compilation of articles on the subject. It has five parts, each dealing with a different aspect of studies on women and development. It starts out with a theoretical section that includes landmark articles, or excerpts from studies, by leading feminist scholars. Subsequent sections include articles on women and the household economy, women in the global economy, women's situation under social transformation in different parts of the world and finally women's movements in the developing world. This book is a welcome addition to publications on the subject of women and development and fills an important gap. It has both a broad theoretical and global perspective and pieces on specific communities around the world.