Weinstock, Jeffrey Andrew
The Monster Theory Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9781517905255
- author:
- Weinstock, Jeffrey Andrew
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 600
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 5.1 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Monster Theory Reader by Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock explores the concept of monsters across various disciplines and time periods. From ancient mythological creatures to modern-day cyborgs, this collection delves into the meanings and interpretations of monstrous beings in human culture. Scholars from diverse fields, including psychoanalysis, poststructuralism, cultural studies, and more, contribute to this comprehensive map of the monstrous. The book includes a genealogy of monster theory, tracing its development from early explanations to contemporary applications. A range of perspectives on monstrosity, including those on race, religion, gender, class, sexuality, and physical appearance, are also examined. This collection brings together key thinkers such as Sigmund Freud, Julia Kristeva, J. Halberstam, Donna Haraway, Barbara Creed, and Stephen T., among others, to provide a rich understanding of the monstrous in human culture.
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