College of Law Faculty Scholarship
Source Publication (e.g., journal title)
ExpressO
Abstract
This essay reviews Maxine Eichner's new book, "The Supportive State: Families, Government, and America's Political Ideals." It highlights Eichner's important theoretical contributions to both liberal political theory and feminist theory, applauding her success in reforming liberalism to account for dependency, vulnerability, and families. The essay then considers some implications of Eichner's proposals and their likely reception among feminists. It concludes that "The Supportive State" is a sound and inspiring response to recent calls that feminist theory move from being strictly a school of criticism to developing a theory of governance.
Recommended Citation
Hendricks, Jennifer S., "Renegotiating the Social Contract" (2011). College of Law Faculty Scholarship. 46.
https://ir.law.utk.edu/utk_lawpubl/46