Introducing Postfeminism

Icon Books,1999, softcover,  illustrated, 175 pages, condition: new.

In style typical of this series Introducing Postfeminism uses text and integrated illustration to trace the effect of French feminist theory on contemporary gender, politics and culture.

I liked to read it since the book offers a grand perspective on feminist developments within theoretical discourse especially from the second wave feminism onwards. Modernist and Postmodernist concepts are discussed with reference to gender and women studies. Due to the fact that the book tries to cover many (if not all famous) theorists and theories of the respective periods and developments, it's explanations and portrayals are at some points too superficial and vague so that they are not easily understood in depth. However, the book offers many starting points for further consideration and in sum, offers a great overview on postfeminist perspectives.