Customer Reviews
Turgid and prolix tour of a politically correct swamp - By: , 31 May 1999 
Ms. Jagose does as well as can be expectedin explaining a "discipline" that is anything but. A strong point of her tour of this academic freakery isin making it clear how the overwhelmingly male queer population came to be the caboose on the train of radical feminism. Those with the endurance to complete this introduction will understand why queer theory is the phlogiston of the social sciences. A more concise & less arcane view of some of the same terrain can be hadin Leo Bersani's "Homos," also available from Amazon.com.
An excellent overview - By: , 11 Mar 1998 
The author, demonstrating knowledge that can only be termed encyclopaedic, gives an excellent overview of a diverse body of literature devoted to the issues of gender, sexuality & identity. After reading this book I have a firm understanding of the evolution of queer theory & the bibliography will prove invaluablein reading further about various aspects of this fascinating subject. The book is especially valuable as it gives mention to various movements, such as homophile, gay liberation & lesbian feminist,in an Australian as well as American context. Be warned though, you may find it handy to have a dictionary around.
