Lesbian and gay studies
Subtitle: a critical introduction
By: edited by Andy Medhurst and Sally R. Munt.
Contributors: Medhurst, Andy.; Munt, Sally.
Publisher: Cassell; Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Published: 1997
Place of publication: London; Washington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 388
Subjects: Homosexuality.; Lesbianism.
Description: The 25 chapters in this book are organized according to the key debates in the field of lesbian and gay studies, and are envisaged both as introductory overviews and critical reflections of these issues. The essays within this volume are designed to raise debate concerning how lesbian and gay studies has contributed to and changed the identity of traditional disciplines, and shaped new areas of study such as the body, performativity and sexual politics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.