Publication

1987 - Basic Books, New York, USA, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

72,000 words, Guess

Page Count

288 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing358867
  • Goodreads4335376

Classifications

  • DDC303.6/6/088042
  • LCCU21.5 .E45 1987
  • LCCU21.5

Description

From the Publisher: Jean Elshtain examines how the myths of Man as "Just Warrior" and Woman as "Beautiful Soul" serve to recreate and secure women's social position as noncombatants and men's identity as warriors. Elshtain demonstrates how these myths are undermined by the reality of female bellicosity and sacrificial male love, as well as the moral imperatives of just wars.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Women and warBasic Books1987-01-01

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