Reading texts in relation to feminist, queer, and race theory and Buddhist philosophy, this book argues that an understanding of spirit is critical to explaining the power that social movements have to change hearts, minds, and social structures.

Loving Criticism: A Spiritual Philosophy of Social Change Love: Activist Motivations Faith: Connecting Activist Beliefs and Methods Joy: Activist Pleasures

Sharon Doetsch-Kidder is an independent scholar based in the Washington, DC area. She completed her PhD in English and Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.