Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International Politics [Updated Edition]

This radical analysis of globalization reveals the crucial role of women in international politics today. Cynthia Enloe pulls back the curtain on the familiar scenes—governments promoting tourism, com…

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