Judith Butler

Paperback

Main Details

Title Judith Butler
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sara Salih
SeriesRoutledge Critical Thinkers
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreLiterary theory
Literary studies - from c 1900 -
ISBN/Barcode 9780415215190
ClassificationsDewey:801
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations black & white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 28 March 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

Sara Salih is a lecturer in English at the University of Kent at Canterbury. She is editor of The History of Mary Prince, A West Indian Slave (Penguin, 2000).