In a Queer Time and Place: Transgender Bodies, Subcultural Lives (Sexual Cultures)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (678 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0814735851 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 213 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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J. Halberstam is the author of In a Queer Time and Place: Transgender Bodies, Subcultural Lives, Skin Shows: Gothic Horror and the Technology of Monsters, Female Masculinity and co-author with Del LaGrace Volcano of The Drag King Book.. Jack Halberstam is Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California
After looking at mainstream representations of the transgender body as exhibited in the media frenzy surrounding this highly visible case and the Oscar-winning film based on Brandon's story, Boys Don’t Cry, Halberstam turns her attention to the cultural and artistic production of queers themselves. She then exposes the influence of lesbian drag king cultures upon hetero-male comic films, such as Austin Powers and The Full Monty, and, finally, points to dyke subcultures as one site for the development of queer counterpublics and queer temporalities.Considering the sud
Similarly, her wit and ability to capture large theoretical terms in rich and layered (and funny!) images contributes to the pleasure of this book of ‘theory’.”-The Cream City Review. It is an incredible portrayal of the partnership between trans issues and gay and lesbian issues that I applaud with a full heart.”-JD Samson,from the band Le Tigre“Halberstam’s marvelous new book combines fierce argumentation, vivid description, astute as well as hilarious commentary. She includes us in her world and its privileged understanding of her subject.In a Queer Time displays Halberstam’s sophisticated understanding of contemporary culture in a plain and engaging tone.”-Pop Matters“Halberstam’s text is academically important, critiquing identity politics and examining uncommon but essential transgender representations in art, film, and society.” -The Bloomsbury Revie
Five Stars Brianna What can I say? Halberstam is my hero.. Five Stars Yuan Qingfeng I am very happy with the book and the service and the seller. thanks.. Great queer analysis of English and American culture Well written, smart and eye opening. Not only for those interested in queer study. I especially liked the chapter on The Full Monty and Austin Powers.