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Out in Theory

The Emergence of Lesbian and Gay Anthropology

William L Leap editor Ellen Lewin editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of Illinois Press

Published:29th Jul '02

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A companion volume to Out in the Field, a benchmark examination of lesbian and gay experiences in anthropology, Out in Theory presents lesbian and gay anthropology as a distinct specialization and addresses the theoretical issues that define the emerging field.
This compelling collection of essays details the scholarly and personal factors that affected the emergence of lesbian and gay anthropology and speculates on the directions it will take as it continues to grow and diversify. Seeking to legitimize the field's scholarship and address issues in terminology, the essays also define the lesbian and gay anthropology's scope and subject matter and locate factors that separate it from the wider concerns of the profession.
Specific essays track the emergence of lesbian and gay studies in social and cultural anthropology, linguistics, archaeology, and in various areas of anthropological activism. They also consider how feminist anthropology helped define the field and how transgendered experience, queer theory, and race and class studies are promoting new directions of inquiry within lesbian and gay anthropology.
 

Winner of the Ruth Benedict Prize for an edited volume from the Society for Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists (SOLGA), 2004.  A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2004.

  • Runner-up for <DIV>Winner of the Ruth Benedict Prize for an edited volume from the Society for Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists (SOLGA), 2004.  A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2004.</DIV> 2004

ISBN: 9780252070761

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 28mm

Weight: 513g

344 pages