Queer Theory, Gender Theory
Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Relationships, Interpersonal Relationships, Love/Romance
| Author: | Riki Wilchins | ISBN: | 9781626010888 |
| Publisher: | Riverdale Avenue Books LLC | Publication: | April 10, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Riki Wilchins |
| ISBN: | 9781626010888 |
| Publisher: | Riverdale Avenue Books LLC |
| Publication: | April 10, 2014 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
A one-stop, no-nonsense introduction to the core of postmodern theory, particularly its impact on queer and gender studies. Nationally known gender activist Riki Wilchins combines straightforward prose with concrete examples from LGBT and feminist politics, as well as her own life, to guide the reader through the ideas that have forever altered our understanding of bodies, sex and desire. This is that rare postmodern theory book that combines accessibility, passion, personal experience and applied politics, noting at every turn why these ideas matter and how they can affect your daily life.
A one-stop, no-nonsense introduction to the core of postmodern theory, particularly its impact on queer and gender studies. Nationally known gender activist Riki Wilchins combines straightforward prose with concrete examples from LGBT and feminist politics, as well as her own life, to guide the reader through the ideas that have forever altered our understanding of bodies, sex and desire. This is that rare postmodern theory book that combines accessibility, passion, personal experience and applied politics, noting at every turn why these ideas matter and how they can affect your daily life.
