Difference Troubles - Queering Social Theory and Sexual Politics (Paperback, New)

This text examines the implications for social theory and sexual politics of taking difference seriously. It explores the trouble difference makes not only for the social sciences, but also for the people - feminists, queer theorists, postmodernists - who champion difference. Seidman asks how social thinkers should conceptualize differences such as gender, race, and sexuality, without reducing them to an inferior status. He looks to the new social knowledges for innovative approaches to difference, while pointing out the conceptual, ethical and political difficulties which can characterize them. This is a wide-ranging discussion of contemporary social theory and sexual politics. In addition, it argues persuasively for a pragmatic approach to difference troubles in theory and politics.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Cultural Social Studies
Release date:	October 1997
First published:	1997
Authors:	Steven Seidman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	322
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-59970-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-59970-9
Barcode:	9780521599702

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