Ecofeminism

This groundbreaking work remains as relevant today as when it was first published. Two of Zed's best-known authors argue that ecological destruction and industrial catastrophes constitute a direct threat to everyday life, the maintenance of which has been made the particular responsibility of women. In both industrialized societies and developing countries, the new wars, violent ethnic chauvinisms, and malfunctioning economies also pose urgent questions for ecofeminists. Is there a relationship between patriarchal oppression and the destruction of nature in the name of profit and progress? How can women counter the violence inherent in these processes? Should they look to a link between the women's movement and other social movements? Maria Mies and Vandana Shiva offer a thought-provoking analysis of these issues from a North-South perspective. They critique prevailing economic theories, conventional concepts of women's emancipation, modern science and technology, and ethics in scientific discussions.