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Queer Theory, Gender Theory: An Instant Primer

Riki Anne Wilchins

3.9/5 ( ratings)

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.

Riki Wilchins is the founding executive director of the Gender Public Advocacy Coalition. The author of Read My Lips and GenderQueer. She was selected by Time magazine as one of “100 Civic Innovators for the 21st Century.”

Language: English

Pages: 208

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Alyson Books

Release: August 01, 2004

ISBN: 1555837980

ISBN 13: 9781555837983

Queer Theory, Gender Theory: An Instant Primer

Riki Anne Wilchins

3.9/5 ( ratings)

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.

Riki Wilchins is the founding executive director of the Gender Public Advocacy Coalition. The author of Read My Lips and GenderQueer. She was selected by Time magazine as one of “100 Civic Innovators for the 21st Century.”

Language: English

Pages: 208

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Alyson Books

Release: August 01, 2004

ISBN: 1555837980

ISBN 13: 9781555837983

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