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Record Nr.

UNINA9910783890403321

Autore

Salih Sara

Titolo

Judith Butler / / Sara Salih

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2002

ISBN

1-134-60896-9

0-203-16398-2

0-203-11864-2

1-134-60897-7

1-280-21769-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (193 p.)

Collana

Routledge critical thinkers

Disciplina

305.42/01

801

Soggetti

Feminist theory

Sex role

Gender identity

Language and sex

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Series editor's preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; WHY BUTLER?; KEY IDEAS; 1. The Subject; 2. Gender; 3. Sex; 4. Language; 5. The Psyche; AFTER BUTLER; FURTHER READING; Works Cited; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Since the publication of Gender Trouble in 1990, Judith Butler has revolutionised our understanding of identities and the ways in which they are constructed. This volume examines her critical thought through key texts, touching upon such issues as:* The subject* Gender* Sex* Language* The PsycheWith clear discussions of the context and impact of Butler's work and an extensive guide to further reading, this book offers an excellent introduction to one of the most influential critical thinkers writing today.