Description: A Buddhist feminist social ethics for contemporary times.
Brief description: Hsiao-Lan Hu is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and of Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy.
Review Quotes:
"Because of the wide range of sources consulted and the interdisciplinary approach to the subject, this monograph is unique in its kind and a solid contribution to the field of Buddhist studies ... an excellent book, which is based on a critical reading of classical and more recent literature in the field of Buddhist doctrine, to tackle the highly relevant issue of Buddhist intervention in society." -- Sophia
"Hsiao-Lan Hu's work is an elegant contribution to Buddhist theology, as well as to feminist and peace studies, social ethics, and engaged Buddhism. Few have done the level of analysis she's done, bringing both Buddhist and feminist thought together to create something new. Even fewer have done it so well. This is a great book." -- Sid Brown, author of The Journey of One Buddhist Nun: Even Against the Wind