Carole Pateman's writings have been innovatory precisely for their qualities of engagement, pursued at the height of intellectual rigour. This book draws from her vast output of articles, chapters, books and speeches to provide a thematic yet integrated account of her innovations in political theory and contributions to the politics of policy-making.

Carole Pateman is one of the worlda (TM)s leading political theorists who has made significant contributions in the fields of feminism, sexual politics and democratic theory. This collection features her most significant contributions in these fields as well as a frank and wide-ranging interview where she discusses the influences on her work, the state of the art of political theory and future research directions. This is an essential collection for all those with an interest in contemporary political theory and feminist studies.