Manhood and Politics: A Feminist Reading in Political Theory

. . . provocative and important . . . this book will reward not only the political philosopher, but also anyone interested in how we have become the ”political animals” Aristotle claims we are.

. . . Brown”s work is pathbreaking. . . . an intellectual feast . . . it”s always lucid, brilliantly argued, with impressive regard for complexity and nuance, and it comes complete with a feminist passion, ready to pounce.

The strengths of Brown”s work are striking. . . . Brown, although scholarly, writes with force, elegance and a pervasive irony. Her message comes through with urgency . . . Brown has written that rare book with a vision complex enough to challenge a cynic”s perspective.

. . . offers important insights about classical social and political theory for feminism . . .

Brown”s volume is an important addition to the literature in both feminist theory and political theory.