RIANE EISLER

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 7/22/1931     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Riane Tennenhaus Eisler is an Austrian-born American systems scientist, futurist, attorney, and author who writes about the effect of gender and family politics historically on societies, and vice versa. She is best known for her 1987 book, The Chalice and the Blade, in which she coined the terms partnership and dominator.

NOTABLE WORK

The Chalice and the Blade

WHY THEY MATTER

Riane Eisler was intellectually unique for introducing the concepts of partnership and dominator societies in her book *The Chalice and the Blade.* She explored the impact of gender and family dynamics on historical societies, challenging traditional views and advocating for a more equitable and collaborative social structure. Her interdisciplinary approach as a systems scientist and futurist added depth and complexity to her analysis of societal evolution.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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