Iris Marion Young
(1949-2006) was Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, and also worked in the fields of Gender Studies and Human Rights. Her research interests were in contemporary political theory, feminist social theory, and normative analysis of public policy.
Her books include Justice and the Politics of Difference (Princeton University Press, 1990), Throwing Like a Girl and Other Essays in Feminist Philosophy and Social Theory (Indiana University Press, 1990), Intersecting Voices: Dilemmas of Gender, Political Philosophy, and Policy (Princeton University Press, 1997), and Inclusion and Democracy (Oxford University Press, 2000). Her writings have been translated into several languages, including German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish. She lectured widely in North America, Europe, Australia, and South Africa.Eurozine Articles
Envisioning a Global Rule of Law
Could a different response to the attacks of September 11, based on the rule of law and international co-operation been more effective in the long run and have opened a way to a more just and stable world order? [more]




