Postcolonial, Queer: Theoretical Intersections (Explorations Postcolon Studies) - Softcover

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9780791450925: Postcolonial, Queer: Theoretical Intersections (Explorations Postcolon Studies)
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ISBN 10: 0791450929 ISBN 13: 9780791450925
Publisher: State University of New York Press, 2001

Synopsis

Uses postcolonial theory to critique the globalization of gay culture.

These thirteen essays address possible ramifications arising from the globalization of western notions of gay and lesbian identities. Examining postcolonial literature, economics, and psychology from a "queer" perspective leads to self-reflexive consideration of the canonization of postcolonial studies and queer theory in western academe.

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About the Author

John C. Hawley is Professor of English at Santa Clara University. He has edited many books including Cross-Addressing: Resistance Literature and Cultural Borders, also published by SUNY Press.

From the Back Cover

These thirteen essays address possible ramifications arising from the globalization of western notions of gay and lesbian identities. Examining postcolonial literature, economics, and psychology from a "queer" perspective leads to self-reflexive consideration of the canonization of postcolonial studies and queer theory in western academe.

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Publisher
State University of New York Press
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0791450929
ISBN 13 
9780791450925
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
344
Editor
Hawley John C.
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