Uses postcolonial theory to critique the globalization of gay culture. These thirteen essays address possible ramifications arising from the globalization of western notions of gay and lesbian identities. Examining postcolonial literature, economics, and psychology from a "queer" perspective leads to self-reflexive consideration of the canonization of postcolonial studies and queer theory in western academe.(State University of New York Press)
Uses postcolonial theory to critique the globalization of gay culture.
These thirteen essays address possible ramifications arising from the globalization of western notions of gay and lesbian identities. Examining postcolonial literature, economics, and psychology from a "queer" perspective leads to self-reflexive consideration of the canonization of postcolonial studies and queer theory in western academe.
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Publication Date
Aug 2001
ISBN
9780791450918
Pages
344 p.
Item Type
Book
Format
Hardcover
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