The Secret Feminist Cabal: A Curtural History of Science Fiction Feminisms Book

Difficult read due, in part, to the relentless academic language used throughout. I get it's an academic tome, but gee. The subject matter is not actually scifi feminisms: it's more a treatise on science fiction criticism(s). Merrick is stuck in a time warp that is the present day, and thus includes only those authors and critics from the Good Old Days that are already familiar to avid readers in both the genre - and essay collections around - the genre. Homage to Joanna Russ is always welcome, but even her appreciated and respected presence is overplayed here. There are other volumes on this important subject, and when I'm not so tired, I'll put a list of my praiseworthies in this space. One method I recommend highly for adding to knowledge of the subject is to read everything Joanna Russ ever published. And when you've done that, read everything Justine Larbalestier has published, compiled or edited. You are then likely to be well-informed and appreciative.