TY - BOOK AU - Adams, Carol J. (Ed.) AU - Adams,Carol J. AU - Gruen,Lori TI - Ecofeminism: feminist intersections with other animals and the earth SN - 9781623565909 (HB) AV - HQ1194 .E267 2014 U1 - 305.4201 23 PY - 2014/// CY - New York PB - Bloomsbury KW - Ecofeminism KW - Animal rights KW - Moral and ethical aspects KW - Nature KW - Effect of human beings on KW - Women and the environment N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-261) and index N2 - Leading feminist scholars and activists as well as new voices introduce and explore themes central to contemporary ecofeminism. Ecofeminism: Feminist Intersections with Other Animals and the Earth first offers an historical, grounding overview that situates ecofeminist theory and activism and provides a timeline for important publications and events. This is followed by contributions from leading theorists and activists on how our emotions and embodiment can and must inform our relationships with the more than human world. In the final section, the contributors explore the complexities of appreciating difference and the possibilities of living less violently. Throughout the book, the authors engage with intersections of gender and gender non-conformity, race, sexuality, disability, and species. The result is a new up-to-date resource for students and teachers of animal studies, environmental studies, feminist/gender studies, and practical ethics ER -