Injustice: Women and Global Economics.Ann Cathrin Jarl's premise in Injustice: Women and Global Economics (Fortress, $17) is that feminist critiques of neoclassical ne·o·clas·si·cism also Ne·o·clas·si·cism n. A revival of classical aesthetics and forms, especially: a. A revival in literature in the late 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by a regard for the classical ideals of reason, form, economic theories can be strengthened by using liberation feminist ethicists' understandings of justice. After summarizing the arguments of several feminist economists and ethicists, Jarl jarl n. A medieval Scandinavian chieftain or nobleman. [Old Norse.] attempts to synthesize from these works a feminist theory Feminist theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical, or philosophical, ground. It encompasses work done in a broad variety of disciplines, prominently including the approaches to women's roles and lives and feminist politics in anthropology and sociology, economics, of economic justice based on addressing basic human needs. The brevity of this book means that many of Jarl's summaries are so concise that many will find them unhelpful. Her conclusions are a good starting point for ongoing discussions about ethics and economics rather than a significant contribution to the topic. The book has a solid bibliography but is more likely to be useful in an undergraduate college course than as a resource on a pastor's bookshelf. Ann Fritschel, Wartburg Theological Seminary Wartburg Theological Seminary is a Lutheran (ELCA) seminary located in Dubuque, Iowa. Mission Statement Wartburg Theological Seminary serves the mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by being a worship-centered community of critical theological reflection |
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