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Optimism', place and the possibility of transformative politics

  • J. K. Gibson-Graham
  • , J. K. Gibson-Graham

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Abstract

In this response essay I would like to address two issues that bear some restatement in light of persistent criticisms of Gibson-Graham's work. One is the issue of analytical 'optimism' and the other is the perceived scalar limitations of the place-based politics Gibson-Graham outlines.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Palgrave Handbook of Gender and Development: Critical Engagements in Feminist Theory and Practice
EditorsWendy Harcourt
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages359-363
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781349576975
ISBN (Print)9781137382726
Publication statusPublished - 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

  • optimism
  • economic geography

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