Maternal Thinking: Toward a Politics of PeacePhilosopher, mother, and feminist Sara Ruddick examines the discipline of mothering, showing for the first time how the day-to-day work of raising children gives rise to distinctive ways of thinking. Named a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review |
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Make one correction to your reasoning. Devoted mothers and devoted fathers . Usually there is one to carry the weight. This is not systemic to mothers alone and lets not stereo type classes.
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| Title | Maternal Thinking: Toward a Politics of Peace Women's studies. Philosophy |
| Author | Sara Ruddick |
| Edition | reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Beacon Press, 1995 |
| ISBN | 0807014095, 9780807014097 |
| Length | 291 pages |
| Subjects | › Social Science / General |
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