The New Queer Aesthetic on Television
Subtitle: Essays on Recent Programming
Contributors: James R. Keller (Editor); Leslie Stratyner (Editor)
Publisher: McFarland & Company; McFarland
Published: November 4, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9780786423903
Subjects: Gay & Lesbian studies; Television; Social Science; Homosexuality and television; Gender Studies; Sociology; USA; Gay Studies; Television - History & Criticism; Lesbian Studies; Television - General; Homosexuality on television
Description: "These essays explore the politics of representation and the clash of progressive and regressive social agendas in television. The work places emphasis on the search for a space for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and the transgendered within the mainstream media. The book contains criticisms of characters in such shows as Six Feet Under, Queer As Folk, Friends and Ellen"--Provided by publisher.