Queer Theories - Rilegato

Hall, Donald E.

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ISBN 10: 0333775392 ISBN 13: 9780333775394

Casa editrice: Red Globe Pr, 2002

Riassunto

Queer Theories explores and aggressively expands the provocative new field of sexual identity studies. It covers the history of the terms "gay" and "lesbian" as identity categories, the reclamation of the word "queer" as a term of radical self-identification, and the recent challenges to sexual identity studies posed by transgender and bisexual theories. Donald E. Hall also offers concrete applications of the abstract theories that he explores with imaginative new readings of works such as "The Yellow Wallpaper," Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Orlando, and The Color Purple. Queer Theories explores and aggressively expands the provocative new field of sexual identity studies. It covers the history of the terms "gay" and "lesbian" as identity categories, the reclamation of the word "queer" as a term of radical self-identification, and the recent challenges to sexual identity studies posed by transgender and bisexual theories. Donald E. Hall also offers concrete applications of the abstract theories that he explores with imaginative new readings of works such as "The Yellow Wallpaper," Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Orlando, and The Color Purple.

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Recensione:

'An exceptionally readable and usable survey of the major developments in queer theory over the last two decades. Hall is witty and engaging as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of the major sites of contention and debate in the histories of sexuality, embodiment, desire and sexual subjectivities...It is never easy to hold onto the complexity of critical theory while making it accessible to undergraduates or non-academic readers; but Hall has been extremely successful in offering cogent and smart readings of key texts without underestimating the ambition and sophistication of his readers.' - Professor Judith Halberstam, University of California, San Diego

'Lucid, readable and engaging account of queer theories, showing how they have developed and changed rapidly over recent years.' - Dr Lawrence Normand, Middlesex University

'Production values are excellent - overview of queer theory 'as a discipline' was lively and interesting - I especially enjoyed the 'practical application' in terms of the literary readings.' - Dr Katherine O'Donnell, University College Dublin

'...a succinct, pedagogically designed, introduction...this book should generate lively class discussions and projects...'

- D.N. Mager, Choice

 

'I recommend Hall's book to any reader who wants a good background in queer reading theories...for its clarity, conciseness, depth and range, I give Hall's introductory reader a gold star. In a small space, in understandable and open prose, he manages to give the reader a complex view of queer theory in a way that will, hopefully, open up a world of potential further reading to the person who gets curious about the critics mentioned.' - Brit Mandelo, Tor.com

 

L'autore:

Donald E. Hall is Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of English, California State University.

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• Editore: Red Globe Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0333775392
• ISBN 13: 9780333775394
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 214