About “The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory”
Cynthia Eller's non-fiction work explores the concept of feminist matriarchal myth. She traces how this idea developed and explains what roles it plays. The book also looks at the evidence that supports and challenges the idea of a matriarchal past. Eller concludes by discussing why feminists should be cautious about embracing this vision of a peaceful, woman-centered history.
Praise for “The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory”
“[An] engaging critique of a popular but perhaps self-defeating belief.”
“In unraveling the pretensions of matriarchalists, Eller seeks to show that wider matters are at stake. . . . Matriarchal myth, [she] argues, is actively harmful at worst and at best unnecessary.”
Book details
- Published
- 2001
- Latest edition
- 2001 · ISBN 9780807067932
- ISBN
- 9780807067932
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory | 2001 | 9780807067932 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory | 2000 | 9780807067925 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory?
The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory by Cynthia Eller has 288 pages.
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