The Feminism Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

By: DK, Lucy Mangan - introduction

Narrated by: Antonia Beamish

Exploring more than 100 of the most important ideas, organizations, and events to have defined the feminist movement, this is an essential introduction to feminism.

Joining DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Feminism Book, narrated by Antonia Beamish, is a complete study of feminism. Trace the subject from its origins, through the suffrage campaigns of the late 19th century, to recent developments such as the Everyday Sexism Project and the #MeToo movement. Examine the ideas that underpin feminist thought through crucial figures, from Simone de Beauvoir to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and discover the wider social, cultural, and historical context of their impact. Find out who campaigned for birth control, when the term "intersectionality" was coined, and what "postfeminism" really means in this comprehensive audiobook.

Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text, the most significant concepts and theories have never been easier to understand. Packed with inspirational quotations, The Feminism Book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in the subject.

© 2019 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

Critic reviews

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

super interesting and informative I learned so much

this may be better as a read due to it feeling a lot like an encyclopedia. but I still learned so much about feminism and its history and figures and philosophy. Really glad that I took the time to experience this.

Loved it!

This book was everything I was hoping for. It explored the history of the feminist movement in a way that was easy to understand. It covered important figures, events, and ideas.

Odd format for audio

Overall, this is an excellent overview/description of the evolving nature of familiar moments all over the world through the last few hundred years. This is really a reference book, so it took a while to get used to the format of each ‘entry’ in the audio format. That wouldn’t be for everyone, but I adjusted and enjoyed it. There’s tons of good information in chronological order.