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Sexuality

Joseph Bristow

(The new critical idiom)

Routledge, 1997

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-240) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780415084949

Description

Joseph Bristow introduces readers to the most influential contemporary theories of sexual desire and reveals how nineteenth century scientists invented 'sexuality'. This clear and fascinating introductory guide makes complex theoretical ideas accessible to readers of all levels. It explores: the lasting influence of late-Victorian sexology conflicting accounts of eroticism the place of Freud and Lacan within cultural studies, literary criticism and feminist theory the importance of Bataille, Baudrillard, Cixous, Deleuze, Irigaray and Kristeva the legacy of Michel Foucault in queer theory today postmodern sexual identities, and the contemporary emphasis on erotic diversity.
Volume

: hbk ISBN 9780415122689

Description

Joseph Bristow introduces readers to the most influential contemporary theories of sexual desire and reveals how nineteenth century scientists invented 'sexuality'. This clear and fascinating introductory guide makes complex theoretical ideas accessible to readers of all levels. It explores: the lasting influence of late-Victorian sexology conflicting accounts of eroticism the place of Freud and Lacan within cultural studies, literary criticism and feminist theory the importance of Bataille, Baudrillard, Cixous, Deleuze, Irigaray and Kristeva the legacy of Michel Foucault in queer theory today postmodern sexual identities, and the contemporary emphasis on erotic diversity.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Sexological types: sexual classifications
  • feminist contentions
  • consuming passions. Part 2 Psychoanalytic drives: Freud's complexes
  • Lacan's orders
  • feminist interventions. Part 3 Libidinal economies: (de)generating pleasures
  • pornographic materials. Part 4 Discursive desires: Foucault's bodies
  • Foucault's exclusions.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA30119753
  • ISBN
    • 0415122686
    • 0415084946
  • LCCN
    96032461
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    248 p.
  • Size
    21 cm
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