The Roots of Patriarchy: A Legal and Genealogical Approach [Hardcover]

Preface.? Introduction. Part I: From benevolence to oppression 1. The foundation of Western civilization? 2. Patriarchy radicalizes? 3. Intersections and Critiques Part II: Decline and Metamorphosis 4. Post-Patriarchy?? 5. Comparing patriarchies? 6. Ending patriarchy? Conclusion.? Appendix I: Definitions? Appendix II: Qualifiers??

By combining legal and genealogical methodologies, this book details?patriarchy's development?in the West, enabling the reader to understand what it is. By reconstructing how patriarchy has been theorized in several disciplines and historical times, the book reflects on what has been done and remains to be done to de-patriarchalize the West.

Constitutional law Professor Ilenia Ruggiu has written a stunning book. The Roots of Patriarchy: A Legal and Genealogical Approach describes the origin and metamorphosis of patriarchy in the West. Over a nine year period, the author has traveled worldwide to interview scholars, thereby covering the waterfront from Italy to Asia. State patriarchy has deep roots that are now being challenged in the contemporary world. 

A must read.

Laura Nader, Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley

This book provides analytical and historical insight into a key concept in feminist thought and claims its importance for the law; it is a must-read for jurists that take seriously the woman question.

Yuki Asano, Professor of Philosophy of Law, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan

By combining legal and genealogical methodologies, this book describes the origin, decline, resurgence and metamorphosis of patriarchy in the West. The book provides the reader with a unified tool for understanding what patriarchy is, its dynamics, and its mainl,