Counting on Marilyn Waring: New Advances in Feminist Economics
Author(s): Edited by Margunn Bjornholt and Ailsa McKay
This edited volume maps new advances in theories and practices in feminist economics and the valuation of women, care and nature since Marilyn Waring’s groundbreaking critique of the system of national accounts, Counting For Nothing/If Women Counted 1988/1989.
It features theoretical, practical and policy oriented contributions, empirical studies, and new conceptualizations, theorizations and problematizations of defining and accounting for the value of nature and unpaid household work, eco-feminism, national and international policy processes, gender budgeting, unpaid care and HIV/AIDS policy, activism and artwork, and mirrors the wide-ranging impact and resonance of Waring’s work as well as the current frontiers of feminist economics.
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'Counting on Marilyn Waring provides a timely reminder of the politics and economics underpinning what, how and by whom activities and outputs are valued. For those concerned with social justice and sustainable futures this important and powerful book provides an invaluable and practical insight into issues that are in need of greater visibility.' - Winthrop Professor Alison Preston, University of Western Australia
Wide spectrum of issues are elaborated with a rich set of cases. This book offers insights for new public policy design focusing on well-being for everyone. --Gülay Günlük Senesen, Professor, Istanbul University
Margunn Bjørnholt is a sociologist, director of Policy and Social Research in Norway and a senior researcher at the Nordic Women’s University. She holds degrees in economics and social sciences.
Ailsa McKay is Professor in Economics at Glasgow Caledonian University. She is a founding member of the Scottish Women’s Budget Group and a member of the Scottish Governments Equality and Budgets Advisory Group.
General Fields
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- : Demeter Press
- : Demeter Press
- : 01 September 2013
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Edited by Margunn Bjornholt and Ailsa McKay
- : Paperback / softback
