A Critical Introduction to Queer Theory (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780814798409)

Explores the ways in which sexuality, subjectivity and sociality have been discursively produced in various historical and cultural contexts

The book begins by putting gay and lesbian sexuality and politics in historical context and demonstrates how and why queer theory emerged in the West in the late twentieth century. Sullivan goes on to provide a detailed overview of the complex ways in which queer theory has been employed, covering a diversity of key topics including: race, sadomasochism, straight sex, fetishism, community, popular culture, transgender, and performativity. Each chapter focuses on a distinct issue or topic, provides a critical analysis of the specific ways in which it has been responded to by critics (including Freud, Foucault, Derrida, Judith Butler, Jean-Luc Nancy, Adrienne Rich and Laura Mulvey), introduces key terms, and uses contemporary cinematic texts as examples.

Author: Nikki Sullivan
ISBN-10: 0814798403
ISBN-13: 9780814798409
Publisher: New York University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2003
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.46h x 6.56w x 0.73d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2004 pg. 1559