The Rule of Mars: Readings on the Origins, History and Impact of Patriarchy
This eclectic and fascinating collection of 32 essays revolves   around the topic of patriarchy, including its origins, diverse cultural   manifestations, nefarious effects, and eventual demise. Most of the essays   examine patriarchy's origins and are heavily indebted to the work of   archaeomythologist Marija Gimbutas...From the anthropological record past   and present, several contributors demonstrate vast differences between   matriarchal and patriarchal social orders and the chaos, pain,and suffering   wrought by the latter,including war, domestic violence, exploitative   capitalism,and environmental degradation...Biaggi deftly weaves the various   essays together...Highly recommended. --CHOICE, December 2006