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What Do Gay Men Want?: An Essay On Sex, Risk, And Subjectivity
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Compelling, Timely, And Provocative. The Writing Is Sleek And Exhilarating. It Doesnt Waste Time Telling Us What It Will Do Or What It Has Just Doneit Just Does It.Don Kulick, Professor Of Anthropology, New York Universityhow We Can Talk About Sex And Risk In The Age Of Barebackingor Condomless Sexwithout Invoking The Usual Bogus And Punitive Clichs About Gay Mens Alleged Low Selfesteem, Lack Of Selfcontrol, And Other Psychological Deficits? Are There Queer Alternatives To Psychology For Thinking About The Inner Life Of Homosexuality? What Do Gay Men Want? Explores Some Of The Possibilities.Unlike Most Writers On The Topic Of Gay Men And Risky Sex, David Halperin Liberates Gay Male Subjectivity From Psychology, Demonstrating The Insidious Ways In Which Psychologys Defining Opposition Between The Normal And The Pathological Subjects Homosexuality To Medical Reasoning And Revives A Whole Set Of Unexamined Moral Assumptions About Good Sex And Bad Sex.In Particular, Halperin Champions Neglected Traditions Of Queer Thought, Including Both Literary And Popular Discourses, By Drawing On The Work Of Wellknown Figures Like Jean Genet And Neglected Ones Like Marcel Jouhandeau. He Shows How The Long History Of Of Gay Mens Uses Of Abjection Can Offer An Alternative, Nonmoralistic Model For Thinking About Gay Male Subjectivity, Something Which Is Urgently Needed In The Age Of Barebacking.Anyone Searching For Nondisciplinary Ways To Slow The Spread Of Hiv/Aids Among Gay Menor Interested In New Modes Of Thinking About Gay Male Subjectivityshould Read This Book.David M. Halperin Is W. H. Auden Collegiate Professor Of The History And Theory Of Sexuality, Professor Of English, Professor Of Womens Studies, Professor Of Comparative Literature, And Adjunct Professor Of Classical Studies At The University Of Michigan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'What Do Gay Men Want?' A: The main theme of 'What Do Gay Men Want?' revolves around understanding sex and risk in the context of gay male subjectivity, challenging conventional psychological perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'What Do Gay Men Want?' is David M. Halperin, a distinguished professor at the University of Michigan.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on August 21, 2007.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What type of writing style is used in the book? A: The writing style is described as sleek and exhilarating, focusing on delivering content without unnecessary exposition.
- Q: Does the book discuss psychological perspectives on gay men? A: Yes, the book critically examines and liberates gay male subjectivity from conventional psychological frameworks.
- Q: Are there any notable figures referenced in the book? A: Yes, the book references well-known figures such as Jean Genet and less recognized ones like Marcel Jouhandeau.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in LGBTQ+ studies? A: Yes, the book is highly relevant for those interested in LGBTQ+ studies, particularly in exploring themes of sexuality and subjectivity.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is beneficial for anyone seeking new perspectives on gay male subjectivity, as well as those looking for alternative approaches to discussions on HIV/AIDS.