The End of Gender: A Psychological Autopsy

Author:   Shari L. Thurer
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415927703


Pages:   244
Publication Date:   28 June 2005
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Shari L. Thurer
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780415927703


ISBN 10:   0415927706
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   28 June 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Contents Preface 1 Psychoanalysis Meets Postmodern Sex 2 Postmodernism for Those who Missed It 3 Facts and Factoids 4 Queer Theory: A History of an Idea 5 Men are from Earth, Women are from Earth, and so are Queers Notes

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This erudite review of multiple enactments of gender in the wake of 'pomo, ' or postmodern, theory is an impressive tour de force....A wide-ranging, intelligent analysis that can serve as an introduction to the issues while also making its own, unique contribution. <br>-ForeWord <br>


<p> This erudite review of multiple enactments of gender in the wake of 'pomo, ' or postmodern, theory is an impressive tour de force...A wide-ranging, intelligent analysis that can serve as an introduction to the issues while also making its own, unique contribution. -- ForeWord, November/December 2005<p> This book is Thurer's articulate and persuasive argument against the validity of unyielding sex and gender categories ? The eyes of the clinician, academic and general reader will be opened on how to deconstruct the concepts of gender, sexual orientation, and sexuality through psychoanalytic, postmodern, and queer theories? The clever use of pop culture and engaging case presentations instantly pulls the reader in. -- Gregory M. Jones, Division 44 Newsletter, Spring 2007<p> As I read the book, I found myself challenged, provoked and grateful? Her combination of irony, humor, empathy, conversational language, and accessible writing is irresistible, making this brilliant feat of scho


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