The death of nature: women, ecology, and the scientific revolution

First published: 1980

Description

An examination of the Scientific Revolution that shows how the mechanistic world view of modern science has sanctioned the exploitation of nature, unrestrained commercial expansion, and a new socioeconomic order that subordinates women.

Subjects

Human ecology Philosophy of nature Social aspects Social aspects of Women in science Women in science Femmes dans les sciences Philosophie de la nature Renaissance Science Social conditions Women Écologie humaine Long Now Manual for Civilization

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