The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader
Authors
- Henry Abelove
- Teresa De Lauretis
- John D'Emilio
- Jonathan Dollimore
- Lee Edelman
- Marilyn Frye
- Charlotte Furth
- Marianne Gerber
- Stuart Hall
- David M. Halperin
- Phillip Brian Harper
- Gloria T. Hull
- Maria Teresa Koreck
- Audre Lorde
- Bobby Martin
- Deborah E. McDowell
- Kobena Mercer
- Richard Meyer
- D.A. Miller
- Serena Nanda
- Esther Newton
- Cindy Patton
- Adrienne Rich
- Gayle S. Rubin
- Joan W. Scott
- Daniel L. Selden
- Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick
- Barbara Smith
- Catharine R. Stimpson
- Sasha Torres
- Martha Vicinus
- Harriet Whitehead
- John J. Winkler
- Monique Wittig
- Yvonne Yarbro-Bejarano
- Michèle Aina Barale
- Judith Butler
- Sue-Ellen Case
- Dennis Cok
- Douglas Crimp
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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, Henry Abelove, Teresa De Lauretis, John D'Emilio, Jonathan Dollimore, Lee Edelman, Marilyn Frye, Charlotte Furth, Marianne Gerber, Stuart Hall, David M. Halperin, Phillip Brian Harper, Gloria T. Hull, Maria Teresa Koreck, Audre Lorde, Bobby Martin, Deborah E. McDowell, Kobena Mercer, Richard Meyer, D.A. Miller, Serena Nanda, Esther Newton, Cindy Patton, Adrienne Rich, Gayle S. Rubin, Joan W. Scott, Daniel L. Selden, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Barbara Smith, Catharine R. Stimpson, Sasha Torres, Martha Vicinus, Harriet Whitehead, John J. Winkler, Monique Wittig, Yvonne Yarbro-Bejarano, Michèle Aina Barale, Judith Butler, Sue-Ellen Case, Dennis Cok, Douglas Crimp
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- 1993
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- Title
- The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry Abelove, Teresa De Lauretis, John D'Emilio, Jonathan Dollimore, Lee Edelman, Marilyn Frye, Charlotte Furth, Marianne Gerber, Stuart Hall, David M. Halperin, Phillip Brian Harper, Gloria T. Hull, Maria Teresa Koreck, Audre Lorde, Bobby Martin, Deborah E. McDowell, Kobena Mercer, Richard Meyer, D.A. Miller, Serena Nanda, Esther Newton, Cindy Patton, Adrienne Rich, Gayle S. Rubin, Joan W. Scott, Daniel L. Selden, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Barbara Smith, Catharine R. Stimpson, Sasha Torres, Martha Vicinus, Harriet Whitehead, John J. Winkler, Monique Wittig, Yvonne Yarbro-Bejarano, Michèle Aina Barale, Judith Butler, Sue-Ellen Case, Dennis Cok, Douglas Crimp
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 1993
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 688
- ISBN10
- 0415905192
- ISBN13
- 9780415905190
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Literary Studies, LGBTQ+, Sociology, 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.