Queer Theory: An Introduction

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Summary: Pretty Good Introduction
Review: This is a well-written, concise introduction to the ever-growing, booming field of queer theory. As more and more people are coming out of the closet due to an increasing acceptance of homosexuality, queer theory and gay and lesbian studies will absolutely thrive. There are so many gay people in America alone, and it seems like more and more people are coming out every day. Heterosexuality is boring and Establishment. Without gays and lesbians this country would be extremely dull and intellectually starved. Jagose's book is a real wake-up call.

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Summary: Dry but interesting
Review: This is an interesting reader, though quite dry and offering very little in the arena of diverse opinions. Very "orthodox" far left queer politics. It would be nicer to hear from some of the more moderate voices in the world of queer theory. And it would be better if it was more readable by non-academics.

Rating:
Summary: Dry but interesting
Review: This is an interesting reader, though quite dry and offering very little in the arena of diverse opinions. Very "orthodox" far left queer politics. It would be nicer to hear from some of the more moderate voices in the world of queer theory. And it would be better if it was more readable by non-academics.

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Summary: Great read!
Review: This well-written, small book provides an introduction to the tenets of academic 'queer theory'. The first half traces queer's historical context in the homophile, lesbian feminist and identity politics movements. In the second half, queer's post-modern response to these discourses is lucidly delineated.