The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader
Authors
- Judith Butler
- Esther Newton
- Adrienne Rich
- Stuart Hall
- Bobby Martin
- Barbara Smith
- Deborah E. McDowell
- Monique Wittig
- John J. Winkler
- Audre Lorde
- Richard Meyer
- Teresa De Lauretis
- Joan Wallach Scott
- Douglas Crimp
- Martha Vicinus
- Lee Edelman
- Kobena Mercer
- Marilyn Frye
- Gayle S. Rubin
- Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
- David M. Halperin
- Catharine R. Stimpson
- Harriet Whitehead
- Henry Abelove
- Gloria T. Hull
- Charlotte Furth
- Sasha Torres
- Maria Teresa Koreck
- Cindy Patton
- Jonathan Dollimore
- D.A. Miller
- Daniel L. Selden
- Yvonne Yarbro-Bejarano
- Serena Nanda
- Dennis Cok
- Michèle Aina Barale
- Sue-Ellen Case
- Marianne Gerber
- Phillip Brian Harper
- John D'Emilio
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This anthology brings together forty-two influential essays, many regarded as classics, providing a vital overview of contemporary lesbian and gay studies. It showcases the breadth and depth of current scholarship, featuring contributions from esteemed scholars such as Judith Butler, John D'Emilio, and Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick. The essays delve into diverse sexual, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic experiences, reflecting a wide range of disciplines including history, literature, cultural studies, and sociology. The collection addresses significant themes such as gender roles, feminist theory, AIDS, and the politics of representation, while also exploring figures and topics like Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, and the hijras of India. It highlights the cultural construction of gender and sexuality, examining the impact of societal norms on individual identities and experiences. Additionally, the anthology includes an extensive bibliographical essay, serving as a valuable resource for further exploration in the field. The contributions reflect the most important English-language work in lesbian and gay studies, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of sexual identity and cultural expression.
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The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader, Judith Butler, Esther Newton, Adrienne Rich, Stuart Hall, Bobby Martin, Barbara Smith, Deborah E. McDowell, Monique Wittig, John J. Winkler, Audre Lorde, Richard Meyer, Teresa De Lauretis, Joan Wallach Scott, Douglas Crimp, Martha Vicinus, Lee Edelman, Kobena Mercer, Marilyn Frye, Gayle S. Rubin, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, David M. Halperin, Catharine R. Stimpson, Harriet Whitehead, Henry Abelove, Gloria T. Hull, Charlotte Furth, Sasha Torres, Maria Teresa Koreck, Cindy Patton, Jonathan Dollimore, D.A. Miller, Daniel L. Selden, Yvonne Yarbro-Bejarano, Serena Nanda, Dennis Cok, Michèle Aina Barale, Sue-Ellen Case, Marianne Gerber, Phillip Brian Harper, John D'Emilio
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- Released
- 1993
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- Title
- The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Judith Butler, Esther Newton, Adrienne Rich, Stuart Hall, Bobby Martin, Barbara Smith, Deborah E. McDowell, Monique Wittig, John J. Winkler, Audre Lorde, Richard Meyer, Teresa De Lauretis, Joan Wallach Scott, Douglas Crimp, Martha Vicinus, Lee Edelman, Kobena Mercer, Marilyn Frye, Gayle S. Rubin, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, David M. Halperin, Catharine R. Stimpson, Harriet Whitehead, Henry Abelove, Gloria T. Hull, Charlotte Furth, Sasha Torres, Maria Teresa Koreck, Cindy Patton, Jonathan Dollimore, D.A. Miller, Daniel L. Selden, Yvonne Yarbro-Bejarano, Serena Nanda, Dennis Cok, Michèle Aina Barale, Sue-Ellen Case, Marianne Gerber, Phillip Brian Harper, John D'Emilio
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 1993
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 688
- ISBN10
- 0415905192
- ISBN13
- 9780415905190
- Series
- Tags
- LGBTQ+, Culture and Society, Sexuality & Intimacy, Feminism, Collected Works, Scientific Theories, Media and Media Communication, Gender, Homosexuality, Literary Theory
- Description
- This anthology brings together forty-two influential essays, many regarded as classics, providing a vital overview of contemporary lesbian and gay studies. It showcases the breadth and depth of current scholarship, featuring contributions from esteemed scholars such as Judith Butler, John D'Emilio, and Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick. The essays delve into diverse sexual, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic experiences, reflecting a wide range of disciplines including history, literature, cultural studies, and sociology. The collection addresses significant themes such as gender roles, feminist theory, AIDS, and the politics of representation, while also exploring figures and topics like Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, and the hijras of India. It highlights the cultural construction of gender and sexuality, examining the impact of societal norms on individual identities and experiences. Additionally, the anthology includes an extensive bibliographical essay, serving as a valuable resource for further exploration in the field. The contributions reflect the most important English-language work in lesbian and gay studies, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of sexual identity and cultural expression.