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'This book admirably demonstrates that Cavendish was a sophisticated thinker who actively engaged with, and fearlessly challenged, the dominant political and scientific ideas of her time. Walters' text is the result of much painstaking research and careful analysis - it will undoubtedly convince readers that Cavendish's philosophical vision was even more radical than previously thought.' Jacqueline Broad, Monash University, Victoria 'Walters's book is most helpful in examining Cavendish's complex thinking in a new way ... Recommended. Graduate students, researchers [and] faculty.' M. Cole, Choice

'This book admirably demonstrates that Cavendish was a sophisticated thinker who actively engaged with, and fearlessly challenged, the dominant political and scientific ideas of her time. Walters' text is the result of much painstaking research and careful analysis - it will undoubtedly convince readers that Cavendish's philosophical vision was even more radical than previously thought.' Jacqueline Broad, Monash University 'Walters's book is most helpful in examining Cavendish's complex thinking in a new way ... Recommended. Graduate students, researchers [and] faculty.' M. Cole, Choice

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Lisa Walters is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Ghent. Her research interests include the intersections between early modern literature, the history of science, philosophy and gender studies. She has published articles on Margaret Cavendish and Shakespeare in journals including Early Modern Literary Studies and Women's Writing. She is also President of the International Margaret Cavendish Society.

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