Rebecca Solnit

Rebecca Solnit is an American journalist, historian, and activist known for her coverage of a range of social, political, environmental, and cultural issues. Her work blends personal narrative with historical analysis, exploring feminism, human rights, climate change, and social justice. One of her most influential works, Men Explain Things to Me, sparked discussions about gender inequality and the phenomenon of "mansplaining." Solnit has penned numerous essays and books on topics like hope in activism (Hope in the Dark), the relationship between humans and the environment (A Field Guide to Getting Lost), the resilience of communities (A Paradise Built in Hell) and the autobiographical Recollections of my Nonexistance.