This book, an essential tool for anyone studying the state of feminist thought in particular or ethical theory in general, shows the outlines of an ethic of care in the distinctive practices of African American communities and considers how the values of care and justice can be reformulated.

About the Author
Virginia Held is professor of philosophy and women's studies at Hunter College and the Graduate School of the City University of New York. She is the author of many articles and books on moral, political, and social theory, including Feminist Morality: Transforming Culture, Society and Politics Rights and Goods: Justifying Social Action and The Public Interest and Individual Interests. Virginia Held is professor of philosophy and women's studies at Hunter College and the Graduate School of the City University of New York. She is the author of many articles and books on moral, political, and social theory, including Feminist Morality: Transforming Culture, Society and Politics Rights and Goods: Justifying Social Action and The Public Interest and Individual Interests.


Book Information
ISBN 9780813321622
Author Virginia Held
Format Paperback
Page Count 244
Imprint Westview Press Inc
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 385g