Praise for Feminist Theory:

"Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center is an important book. it is readable, comprehensive, analytical critique of American feminist theory which should be widely used in women's studies courses and read by both scholars and activists."

--Patricia Bell-Scott, The Women's Review Books (1985)

When Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center was first published in 1984, it was welcomed and praised by feminist thinkers who wanted a new vision. Even so, individual readers frequently found the theory "unsettling" or "provocative." Today, the blueprint for feminist movement presented in the book remains as provocative and relevant as ever. Written in hook's characteristic direct style, Feminist Theory embodies the hope that feminists can find a common language to spread the word and create a mass, global feminist movement.

A cultural critic, an intellectual, and feminist writer, bell hooks, is best known for classic books including Ain't I a Woman, Bone Black, Rock My Soul, Belonging, We Real Cool, Where We Stand, Teaching to Transgress, Teaching Community, Outlaw Culture, and Reel to Real. hooks is Distinguished Professor in Residence in Appalachian Studies at Berea College, and resides in her home state of Kentucky.

--Feminist Theory/Cultural Studies