The death of nature: women, ecology, and the scientific revolution
by Carolyn Merchant · 1980
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An examination of the Scientific Revolution that shows how the mechanistic world view of modern science has sanctioned the exploitation of nature, unrestrained commercial expansion, and a new socioeconomic order that subordinates women.
Human ecologyPhilosophy of natureSocial aspectsSocial aspects of Women in scienceWomen in scienceFemmes dans les sciencesPhilosophie de la natureRenaissance ScienceSocial conditionsWomenÉcologie humaineLong Now Manual for Civilization