Queer Studies: A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Anthology - Softcover

Eliason, Michele; Cullen, Jim

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ISBN 10: 0814712584 ISBN 13: 9780814712580

Verlag: New York University Press, 1996

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"Cullen's strength comes from his understanding of how the different strands of American society intertwine in imaginative, unpredictable ways ... The shape and vitality of pop culture's next era will depend, at least in part, on commentators like Cullen."---Washington Post Book World, "Should be kept on hand to restore our faith in the things that matter to us."---American Studies, "An exceptionally well-written and engrossing introduction to the nonelitist art forms of American popular culture ... Highly recommended."--, -Library Journal, starred review "A thoroughly engaging look at American culture ... Cullen's articulate prose is spiced with wicked wit and he loves a good story ... Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of complex cultural forces."---Publishers Weekly, "Reflecting both the strengths and weaknesses of an unusually dynamic area of historical scholarship, The Art of Democracy is one of the best surveys of the history of American popular culture."-Journal of American History,

Reseña del editor:

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people are becoming more and more visible in all aspects of American culture, from party politics to MTV videos. Despite the recent queer publishing explosion, few texts cover a broad range of topics around sexual and gender identities. Most existing works are high-level theory books, texts focused upon specific disciplines or topics, or practical guides aimed primarily at a heterosexual audience or people just beginning to come out. There has been to date no general, accessible, and inclusive work suitable for use as an introduction to Queer Studies. In this collection, contributors assess the conflict between postmodernism and identity, the concept which typically serves as a linchpin for social and political organizing. Others address queer theory, looking specifically at how we define it, how it informs political activism, and how we can theorize such aspects of sexual performance/behaviors as s/m or butch-femme relationships. The volume contains contributions from both established and newly emerging Queer Studies scholars, including Amber Ault, M. V. Lee Badgett, Warren J. Blumenfeld, Gregory Conerly, Patricia L. Duncan, Ruth Goldman, Lynda Goldstein, Sherrie A. Inness, Christopher James, Amanda Udis-Kessler, JeeYeun Lee, Michele E. Lloyd, Tracy D. Morgan, Ki Namaste, Vernon Rosario II, Paula Rust, and Siobhan Somerville.

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• Verlag: New York University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0814712584
• ISBN 13: 9780814712580
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 328
• Herausgeber: Beemyn Brett