Revolution at Point Zero, 2nd Edition
Revolution at Point Zero is a collection of essays on housework, social reproduction and feminist struggle. Written between 1974 and 2012, this expanded second edition includes two previously unpublished essays and discusses topics including care work, sex work, elder care and the commons.
At a glance
- Essays written between 1974 and 2012 explore housework and social reproduction.
- Topics include the Wages for Housework movement, care and sex work, elder care, affective labour and the commons.
- The expanded second edition contains two previously unpublished essays.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings together work spanning four decades, offering a broad treatment of feminist debates around social reproduction.
- The stated range of topics connects domestic labour with care work, labour relations and the commons.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | PM Press |
|---|---|
| Edition | Second edition |
| Publication date | 23 July 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1629637971 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1629637976 |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.03 x 21.59 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying feminist theory, housework and social reproduction.
- Those interested in writing on care work, sex work, elder care and the politics of the commons.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a brief introduction or a single-topic account, as this is a 256-page collection covering several related themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
80% 80% - 4 stars
10% 10% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
4% 4%
The aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, while a smaller share are lower. This gives a broadly favourable but not unanimous signal. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked, so they cannot establish how well the collection suits a particular reader's interests.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does Revolution at Point Zero cover?
The collection addresses housework, social reproduction and feminist struggle, with essays on care work, sex work, elder care, affective labour and the commons.
What is included in the second edition?
The listing describes an expanded second edition with two previously unpublished essays.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 256 pages.
Alternative options
The Theory of Everything in Politics: The Non-Newtonian Model — How Systems Shift, Adapt, and Collapse (Vol. 1)
£24.99
UNFULFILLED HOPES: A CIRCUS LIFE BETWEEN WORK AND CONSUMERISM FROM THE AGRARIAN 20TH CENTURY TO GLOBAL MILLENNIALS
£18.71
Socialism: A Bad Idea
£10.40
The European Metamorphosis
£8.84
FEMINIST PHILOSOPHY Summarized: Essential Thinkers, Gender Ethics, and the Evolution of Equality (Philosophy Summit Collection)
£14.99
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women White Feminists Forgot
£8.99
Invisible Women: The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller exposing the gender bias women face every day
£9.11
Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation (Penguin Modern Classics)
£10.99
Witches, Witch-Hunting, and Women
£10.53
![The Red Mouth by [author not specified]](/i/StIaUiS8--zhFrB4j4eOB8JJttjAUcTd_Wr_5RbDT3jN8rXcGS5aLUwo8Yl7Dhajk6zlQghzq42EGu5jF6v50H2LHSGgCGUxLLPg59eOHdhT5A25lxV-.jpg)
