Geographies of Sexualities
Theory, Practices and Politics
Jason Lim author Kath Browne editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:18th Sep '09
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This book explores the intricate relationships between sexualities and spatial dynamics. Geographies of Sexualities offers a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on these connections.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest surrounding the interplay between sexualities, space, and place. The book Geographies of Sexualities brings together both established and emerging voices in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of this dynamic area of study. By integrating contributions from renowned scholars alongside new authors, the volume presents an interdisciplinary and international perspective on the geographies of sexualities.
Geographies of Sexualities delves into the concept of queer geographies, examining contemporary agendas and challenging traditional geographical norms related to spatialities and sexualities. This collection features original and previously unpublished works that bridge the often disjointed realms of theory, practice, and politics, offering fresh insights into the complexities of sexualities in various contexts.
The book also engages with critical discussions on how sexualities intersect with broader issues such as development, race, gender, and other forms of social difference. By doing so, Geographies of Sexualities not only enriches the academic discourse but also encourages readers to rethink the relationships between sexual identities and the spaces they inhabit.
'Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of interest in the geographies of sexuality. This timely and important collection highlights some of the key developments and debates in this new and exciting field of study. It should be essential reading for anyone interested in understanding contemporary sexualities.' Diane Richardson, Newcastle University, UK 'This collection offers a refreshing new take on how the "queer" is being thought, lived, and loved by scholars at the leading edge of sexuality research in geography. The way that the editors have sutured the breadth of theoretical and empirical scholarship that is collected, promises to ignite considerably more dialogue among those working in and across racialised sexuality formations. Both retrospective and prospective, the collection provides readers with a wonderfully balanced sense of a sub-discipline concerned with making socio-spatiality central to understandings of love and desire.' Heidi J. Nast, DePaul University, USA 'The authors of this edited book are queer-theory geographers from the US, Canada, the UK, and Austria...Recommended.' Choice 'This book will undoubtedly prove to be a key staging post in unraveling the mysteries of the geographies of sexualities and will be a key reference point for those wishing to engage in such endeavors.' Social & Cultural Geography 'Geographies of Sexualities is a timely and engaging volume that highlights the key questions and tensions in the field. Most of the contributors engage, to some extent, with queer theory, often critiquing the gap between what it offers and what it delivers, providing a collection of thought-provoking and ambitious essays.' Sociology
ISBN: 9780754678526
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 521g
278 pages