Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex is the most important work of feminist philosophy ever published and one of the great texts of the Twentieth century. Renowned for introducing the theory of woman as the ‘Other’ it is a widely-studied text that continues to exert profound influence on feminist thought. The Routledge Guidebook to De Beauvoir and The Second Sex introduces and assesses: De Beauvoir’s life and the background of The Second Sex The ideas and arguments of The Second Sex De Beauvoir’s continuing importance to feminist theory and philosophy This book is essential reading for all students of feminism, gender studies, philosophy, and literary studies and ideal for anyone reading de Beauvoir’s classic work for the first time.

Product Description: In the introduction to The Second Sex, Simone de Beauvoir notes that "a man never begins by establishing himself as an individual of a certain sex: his being a man poses no problem." Nancy Bauer begins her book by asking: "Then what kind of a problem does being a woman pose?" Bauer's aim is to show that in answering this question The Second Sex dramatizes the extent to which being a woman poses a philosophical problem...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A delightful little guide to help you transform your own backyard, patio, or community site into a healthy home for wondrous array of fascinating creatures. Habitat gardens are not only beautiful and rewarding, but critical to the survival of many species in our ecosystem...read more

Product Description: The compelling plot of Nancy Bauer's fifth novel, The Irrational Doorways of Mr. Gerard, winds through Cornwall, Quebec City, and the Eastern Townships, New England, and the Fredericton area of New Brunswick. Full of vivid description and eccentric characters, the story brings to life the strange relationships between Arlene, her daughter Alice, and her "found" daughter Andrea, on one side, and their benefactor, James, and the mysterious Mr...read more

While investigating the disappearance of food from his deli, Belly encounters many food puns in the speculations of his wife and children

In this pun-filled story, Rosy visits Dr. Hearty to find a cure for the hiccups

Mrs. Bretsky, Punsylvania's hardworking baker who never loafs, celebrates her birthday

Product Description: In Samara the Wholehearted, Bauer transports her readers to the slightly tilted world of Summerland, a communal summer retreat, where a series of unusual encounters lead Samara to "adopt" her perpetually adolescent half-brother Fred and a disabled genius named Marty...read more