Understanding Trans Health: Discourse, Power and Possibility

Author:   Ruth Pearce (University of Leeds)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
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9781447342359


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   06 June 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Ruth Pearce (University of Leeds)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
ISBN:  

9781447342359


ISBN 10:   1447342356
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   06 June 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part One: The context of care; Introduction: coming to terms with trans health; Condition or movement? A genealogy of trans discourse; Trans health in practice: conditions of care; Part Two: Navigating health services; (Re)defining trans; Trans temporalities: imagining a future in the time of anticipation; Part Three: Changing trans health; The politics of trans health: negotiating credible knowledge; Towards affirmative care.

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“This book offers sophisticated yet clear explanations of the terrain of trans health in the UK, with superb analytic purchase – made all the more impressive by its accessibility and candour.” Sociology of Health & Illness ""This valuable book provides an innovative approach to trans health weaving personal narrative, sociological theories and activist perspectives. It makes a vital contribution to promoting health equality for trans people."" Julie Fish, Centre for LGBTQ research, De Montfort University, Leicester. ""One of the most impressive trans books I've read. Pearce's research is of the utmost importance - her writing accessible, her conclusions transformational."" CN Lester, author of ""Trans Like Me"". “An important, well-researched and original book ... a rich blend of theory and research ... A crucial new addition to the growing body of work on transgender experience.” Jack Halberstam, Columbia University, author of Trans*: A Quick and Quirky Guide to Gender Variability ""This highly topical book addresses the key issues of trans people's health, identity, and social change. It offers an innovative critical perspective regarding the medical establishment and trans activism."" Surya Monro, University of Huddersfield


This valuable book provides an innovative approach to trans health weaving personal narrative, sociological theories and activist perspectives. It makes a vital contribution to promoting health equality for trans people. Julie Fish, Centre for LGBTQ research, De Montfort University, Leicester.


Author Information

Ruth Pearce is a Research Fellow in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds. Her research looks at patterns of inequality, marginalisation, power, and political struggle in institutional contexts, with a focus on trans, queer, and women's issues.

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