ABSTRACT

Since the publication of Gender Trouble in 1990, Judith Butler has revolutionised our understanding of identities and the ways in which they are constructed. This volume examines her critical thought through key texts, touching upon such issues as:
* The subject
* Gender
* Sex
* Language
* The Psyche
With clear discussions of the context and impact of Butler's work and an extensive guide to further reading, this book offers an excellent introduction to one of the most influential critical thinkers writing today.

part |15 pages

Why Butler?

part |119 pages

Key Ideas

chapter |23 pages

The subject

chapter |29 pages

Gender

chapter |26 pages

Sex

chapter |19 pages

Language

chapter |17 pages

The psyche

part |16 pages

After Butler