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The death of nature: women, ecology, and the scientific revolutionThe death of nature: women, ecology, and the scientific revolution

The death of nature: women, ecology, and the scientific revolution1980

Carolyn Merchant

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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.

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First published
1980
OL Work ID
OL2911248W

Subjects

Human ecologyPhilosophy of natureSocial aspectsSocial aspects of Women in scienceWomen in scienceFemmes dans les sciencesPhilosophie de la natureRenaissance ScienceSocial conditionsWomenÉcologie humaineLong Now Manual for Civilizationnd indexPsychologyScienceAspect socialConservation of Natural ResourcesHistory

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