The Myth of the Modern Homosexual : Queer History and the Search for Cultural Unity
Norton, Rictor
ISBN 10: 0304338915 ISBN 13: 9780304338917
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 1997
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Synopsis:
Aims to demolish the conception that the homosexual is a distinctive species invented in the modern age. The text argues against "social constructionist" theories in lesbian and gay studies, proposing a case for the autonomy of queer identities and culture. It presents evidence that queers are part of a centuries-old history, possessing a unified historical and cultural identity. The volume reviews the fundamental historiograhical issues about the nature of queer history, arguing that a new generation of queer historians will need to abandon authoritarian dogma founded upon politically-correct ideology rather than historical experience.
About the Author: Rictor Norton is an American writer on literary and cultural history, particularly gay history.
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Title: The Myth of the Modern Homosexual : Queer ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good