An excellent introduction to feminist political thought presented in a historically chronological order that relates ideas and their criticisms in a manner that encourages further independent exploration. For those trying to situate themselves within the broad discourse of theories about gender and feminism, this volume is a good beginning. It takes potentially painfully abstract concepts and distills them into digestible--though hardly reductionist--moments in feminism that can be used for greater understanding of individual theories or the narrative of feminist thinking as a whole.
Excellent work on the history of feminist political theories & movements in the EU and the US since the 17th century. Bryson with a remarkable academic yet comprehensible approach describes the evolution of feminism within political, economic systems and social movements. A must read for all those wondering on the roots of feminism and its evolution towards the postmodern queer theory.