Michèle Aina Barale

This comprehensive reader is a thorough introduction into the field of lesbian and gay studies. It comprises many texts that have become classics by important theorists, e.g. by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick , Judith Butler or Monique Wittig, and touches on a wide range of topics in relation to sexual expression: representation, identity politics, race, literature etc.. This compilation can be recommended to anyone wishing to gain an overview of this field of study and it certainly provides an impulse to delve into gay and lesbian/queer studies. With its multitude of reference points it's a great start for further reading in the field and a lot of food for thought. The texts are the theoretical basis on which further writing/thinking can draw.… (meer)