Introducing ecofeminist theologies / Heather Eaton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eaton, Heather, 1956- author.

Contributor:

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Series:

Introductions in feminist theology.

Introductions in feminist theology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ecofeminism.

Feminism--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Feminism.

Human ecology--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Human ecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 p.)

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

London : T&T Clark, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is about ecofeminism and its encounter with theology, predominantly that of Christian theology in Euro-western contexts. It introduces and explores ecofeminism and the encounter. The goal is to understand the significance and implications of ecofeminism and its contribution and challenge to theology. A further goal is to assist ecofeminist theology, or theologies, to be more effective in preventing ecological ruin, assisting women''s struggles for freedom and supporting the flourishing of all life on earth. Ecofeminism represents ways of discerning associations of many kinds betw

Contents:

Cover; Table of Contents; Editor''s Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Ecological-feminism: Overview and Development; Ecofeminism: A Definition; Ecofeminism: History and Development; Ecofeminism: Contributions and Congestion; Which Ecofeminism and Going in What Direction?; Conclusion: A Way Out; 2. The Quest for Origins: In the Beginning...; Women and Nature: An Overview; The Domination of Women; The Domination of Nature; Nature as Female; Women, Nature, and the Natural World: The Theoretical Cluster; Conclusion; 3. The Ecological Crisis and Religion: Ecofeminist Theology

Christianity: Women, Nature and Patriarchal ProblemsChristianity and the Ecological Crisis; The Ecological Challenge to Theology; Ecofeminist Theology; Conclusion; 4. From the Cosmos to the City: Evolution and Politics; The Role of Science in Ecofeminist Theologies; Ecofeminist Liberation Theologies; Ecofeminism Everywhere?; Conclusion; 5. At the Intersection of Ecofeminism and Religion: Directions for Consideration; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of Authors; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Z

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 128-137) and index.

Creative Commons. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en

ISBN:

9780567724007

056772400X

9780567362759

0567362752

OCLC:

893330979