
Queer Theory
Bloomsbury Academic (Publisher)
Published on 19. November 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
XI, 225 pages
978-1-4039-1694-5 (ISBN)
Description
Queer Theory is one of the most contested and intellectually complex movements in contemporary sexual politics. Where did it come from, and what does it do? Is queer theory only for queers? If you have ever wanted to be a leather daddy, been puzzled by performativity, tried to measure bisexuality, or wondered whether Diana, Princess of Wales could be a gay icon, Queer Theory is required reading.
This vibrant anthology of groundbreaking work by influential scholars, activists, performers, and visual artists is essential for anyone with an interest in sexuality studies or gender activism. The fifteen articles - including two specially commissioned contributions, as well as an engaging introduction - map, contextualise, and challenge queer theory's project both within and beyond the academy. Helpful critical summaries that link the selections, and suggestions for further reading, make this volume perfect for anyone approaching queer theory for the first time.
This vibrant anthology of groundbreaking work by influential scholars, activists, performers, and visual artists is essential for anyone with an interest in sexuality studies or gender activism. The fifteen articles - including two specially commissioned contributions, as well as an engaging introduction - map, contextualise, and challenge queer theory's project both within and beyond the academy. Helpful critical summaries that link the selections, and suggestions for further reading, make this volume perfect for anyone approaching queer theory for the first time.
Reviews / Votes
'Contains some of the gems of queer theory, as well as providing new material.' - Jay Prosser, University of Leeds, and author of Second Skins: The Body Narratives of Transsexuality 'Queer Theory is a creative, bold, and inspiring collection, a timely queer tour de force that any one seriously interested in the cultural politics of sexuality cannot afford to miss. Its political import lies in the fact that it provides the reader with easy access to moments, debates, and ideas which have played a crucial role in the historical development of queer theory and practice, as well as to a broad range of contemporary texts that critically engage with, and make interventions into, the discursive construction of subjectivity, sexuality, sociality, and the relations between them.' - Nikki Sullivan, Macquarie University, and author of A Critical Introduction to Queer Theory 'The book will be accessible to a wide range of readers, but also does a great service towards pushing the envelope of queer theory, and presenting the keen theoretical insights that queer theory allows us.' - Damien E. Riggs, Lesbian& Gay Psychology ReviewMore details
Series
Edition
2004
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
368 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-1694-5 (9781403916945)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-230-21162-9
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Iain Morland | Dino Willox
Queer Theory
E-Book
03/2017
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€35.99
Available for download

Iain Morland | Dino Willox
Queer Theory
E-Book
03/2017
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€38.99
Available for download

Iain Morland | Dino Willox
Queer Theory
Book
11/2004
Red Globe Press
€114.48
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Persons
IAIN MORLAND is Lecturer in Cultural Criticism at Cardiff University.
DR DINO WILLOX is currently Director of Student Employability at the University of Queensland, responsible for empowering students to identify, engage with, and learn from experiences that enhance their studies and develop their employability.
DR DINO WILLOX is currently Director of Student Employability at the University of Queensland, responsible for empowering students to identify, engage with, and learn from experiences that enhance their studies and develop their employability.
Content
List of Illustrations.- General Editor's Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction; I.Morland & A.Willox.- From Here to Queer: Radical Feminism, Postmodernism, and the Lesbian Menace; S.D.Walters.- Gay Men, Lesbians, and Sex: Doing it Together; P.Califia.- 1,112 and Counting; L.Kramer.- The Leather Daddy and the Femme; C.Queen.- The Return to Biology; M.Garber.- Intersex Activism, Feminism and Psychology; C.Chase & P.Hegarty.- Axiomatic; E.Kosofsky Sedgwick.- A Brief, Slanted History of 'Homosexual' Activity; D.E.Hall.- Gender Fucking or Fucking Gender; S.Whittle.- GenderFusion; D.L.Volcano & I.Windh.- Contagious Word: Paranoia and 'Homosexuality' in the Military; J.Butler.- I'd Rather Be the Princess than the Queen!: Mourning Diana as Gay Icon; W.J.Spurlin.- Identity Judgements, Queer Politics; M.N.Lance & A.Tanesini.- Afterword; M.Merck.- Summaries.- Suggestions for Further Reading.- Notes on Contributors.- Index.