Reading Sexualities

Hermeneutic Theory and the Future of Queer Studies

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Gay Studies, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book Reading Sexualities by Donald E. Hall, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Donald E. Hall ISBN: 9781134208708
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 6, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Donald E. Hall
ISBN: 9781134208708
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 6, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Reading Sexualities confronts the reigning practices, priorities, and preoccupations of queer theory and sexuality studies. Looking at a range of texts, from novels to travel narratives to internet porn, Donald E. Hall deftly weaves the theoretical with the literary in order to:

  • examine the vexed ethical, critical, and political questions arising from sexual consumerism and cross-cultural encounters
  • read the changing landscape of sexual identity, finding great cause for optimism and enthusiastic engagement
  • urge readers to embrace a far-reaching dialogic practice as a mechanism for furthering radical social change.

Reading Sexualities shows how our sexual desires and bases for identification are being widely challenged and changed. Drawing on hermeneutic theory and the work of Hans-Georg Gadamer, Hall argues that by approaching sexual diversity with openness and humility, we become active participants in the politically urgent process of reading the self through the perspective of the other.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Reading Sexualities confronts the reigning practices, priorities, and preoccupations of queer theory and sexuality studies. Looking at a range of texts, from novels to travel narratives to internet porn, Donald E. Hall deftly weaves the theoretical with the literary in order to:

Reading Sexualities shows how our sexual desires and bases for identification are being widely challenged and changed. Drawing on hermeneutic theory and the work of Hans-Georg Gadamer, Hall argues that by approaching sexual diversity with openness and humility, we become active participants in the politically urgent process of reading the self through the perspective of the other.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Benefits of Learning by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Experienced Cognition by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Institutional Failures by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Female Fans of the NFL by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Values in the Key of Life by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book The Economics of Rationality by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Political Science Research in Practice by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Social Structure and Mobility in Economic Development by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book New Trends Educ 18 Cent Ils 99 by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Absent Environments by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book The Greek-Turkish Relationship and NATO by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Lawyers' Ethics by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Diversity in Europe by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book Local Foods Meet Global Foodways by Donald E. Hall
Cover of the book The Government and Misgovernment of London by Donald E. Hall
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy