The Feminism Book - (DK Big Ideas) by DK (Hardcover)

About the Book

Combines authoritative text with graphics and quotes from leading contributors in an introduction to more than eighty-five of the most important ideas, movements, and events that have defined feminism and feminist thought throughout history.

Book Synopsis

Learn about key ideas, organizations and events that defined the movement in The Feminism Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Feminism in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Feminism Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Feminism, with:

- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in feminism
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concept
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Feminism Book is a captivating introduction of the movement's origins, up until present day, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 100 amazing ideas that have defined the feminist movement through exciting text and bold graphics.

Your Feminist Questions, Simply Explained

This fresh new guide examines the ideas that underpin feminist thought through crucial figures, from Simone de Beauvoir to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the important milestones, The Feminism Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Find out about the campaigning for birth control, suffrages of the late 19th century and recent developments such as the Everyday Sexism Project and the #MeToo movement, through fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Feminism Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Review Quotes

"[T]his timely volume has a place in middle, high school, and public libraries." --Booklist Online

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

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