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The Reification of Desire takes two critical perspectives rarely analyzed togetherformative arguments for Marxism and those that have been the basis for queer theoryand productively scrutinizes these ideas both with and against each other to put forth a new theoretical connection between Marxism and queer studies.Kevin Floyd brings queer critique to bear on the Marxian categories of reification and totality and considers the dialectic that frames the work of Georg Lukcs, Herbert Marcuse, and Fredric Jameson. Reading the work of these theorists together with influential queer work by such figures as Michel Foucault and Judith Butler, and alongside reconsiderations of such texts as The Sun Also Rises and Midnight Cowboy, Floyd reformulates these two central categories that have been inseparable from a key strand of Marxist thought and have marked both its explanatory power and its limitations. Floyd theorizes a dissociation of sexuality from gender at the beginning of the twentieth century in terms of reification to claim that this dissociation is one aspect of a larger dynamic of social reification enforced by capitalism.Developing a queer examination of reification and totality, Kevin Floyd ultimately argues that the insights of queer theory require a fundamental rethinking of both.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Reification of Desire: Toward a Queer Marxism'? A: The main theme explores the intersection of Marxism and queer theory, analyzing how these frameworks can inform each other, particularly in relation to concepts like reification and totality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Kevin Floyd, who brings a queer critique to traditional Marxist theory.
- Q: When was 'The Reification of Desire' published? A: The book was published on June 12, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Marxism or queer theory? A: While the book engages with complex theoretical concepts, it may be suitable for readers who have some foundational understanding of Marxism and queer theory.
- Q: What critical theorists does Kevin Floyd reference in the book? A: Kevin Floyd references Georg Lukács, Herbert Marcuse, and Fredric Jameson, alongside queer theorists like Michel Foucault and Judith Butler.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first printed edition of 'The Reification of Desire'.
- Q: Can this book be useful for academic studies? A: Yes, the book provides critical insights that can be valuable for academic studies in both Marxist and queer theory contexts.
- Q: What are the key concepts addressed in the book? A: Key concepts include reification, totality, and the relationship between sexuality and gender within Marxist thought.