LGBT Studies and Queer Theory: New Conflicts, Collaborations, and Contested Terrain (Journal of Homosexuality)
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  • Studying Us
LGBT Studies and Queer Theory: New Conflicts, Collaborations, and Contested Terrain (Journal of Homosexuality)

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Find out how the tension between LGBT studies and queer theory exists in the classroom, politics, communities, and relationships

LGBT Studies and Queer Theory: New Conflicts, Collaborations, and Contested Terrain examines the similarities and differences between LGBT studies and queer theory and the uneasy relationship between the two in the academic world. This unique book meets the challenge that queer theory presents to the study and politics of gay and lesbian studies with a collection of essays from leading academics who represent a variety of disciplines. These original pieces place queer theory in social and historical contexts, exploring the implications for social psychology, religious studies, communications, sociology, philosophy, film studies, and women's studies. The book's contributors address queer theory's connections to a wide range of issues, including the development of capitalism, the evolution of the gay and lesbian movement, and the study of bisexuality and gender.

Many scholars working in gay and lesbian studies still question the intellectual and political value of queer theory. As a result, queer theory has often been concentrated in the humanities, while gay and lesbian studies are concentrated in the social sciences and history. But this has begun to change in the past 10-15 years, as documented by the 12 essays presented in LGBT Studies and Queer Theory: New Conflicts, Collaborations, and Contested Terrain.

LGBT Studies and Queer Theory: New Conflicts, Collaborations, and Contested Terrain includes:

historical notes on LGBT studies and queer theory
some continuing tensions between LGBT studies and queer theory
doubts about whether queer theory can lead to social change
an analysis of the current state of "proto-fields" of LGBT studies and queer studies in religion
concerns that queer theory's "erasure of identity" feeds into late capitalism
an analysis of variability in social psychologists' studies of anti-homosexual prejudice
an exploration of the commodification of queer identities in independent cinema
how and why the category of bisexuality has been marginalized
a historical review and assessment of recent bisexual theory
a case study of Provincetown, Massachusetts
an investigation of the interarticulation of race/ethnicity and gender
a case study of the struggle to introduce LGBT studies in the curriculum at West Chester University
and much more!

LGBT Studies and Queer Theory: New Conflicts, Collaborations, and Contested Terrain is an essential read for researchers, academics, and practitioners involved in exploring multifaceted aspects of LGBT Studies and Queer Theory and their points of convergence and divergence.

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4 out of 5 stars Studying Us.......2007-03-02

Lovaas, Karen E, John P. Elia and Gust A. Yep, editors. "LGBT Studies and Queer Theory: New Conflicts, Collaborations and Contested Terrain". Harrington Park Press, 2007.

Studying Us

Amos Lassen and Literary Pride

Several years ago gay and lesbian studies departments were added to the curriculum of several universities and today there is a revision going on in those departments because things have been changing so fast. There has always been something of a conflict between the discipline known as "queer theory" and the broader field of GLBT studies in the academic world. "LGBT Studies and Queer Theory" attempts to take queer theorists head on and tries to marry the two disciplines.
The book is a collection of essays in many different fields from leading academics. The goal is to place queer theory into both social and historical contexts while looking at the entire field of academic studies. The book shows how queer theory is linked to major issues in the world today including the rise of capitalism and the study of gender, among others.
This is not a book to be read for the pleasure of reading, rather it is a highly scholarly study which shows the influence of homosexuality on the way we live today. For those who are not familiar with the academic approach to GLBT studies, this book can serve as a Bible--as a guide through academia. The book is conveniently divided into specific discipline areas such as "Bisexuality and Queer Theory", "Assimilation Politics and Cinematic Hedonics..." and "Sexual Values and Citizenship" to name a few.
The numerous disciplines that are involved in queer theory are all here--history, cinema, communications, religion and ethics, etc. but "LGBT Studies" even goes one step further to include disciplines not usually associated with it. The issue that I was especially glad to see was how to deal with the issues that arrive from working in and teaching queer theory. Is queer theory a viable choice to find a home on the university level? How does one explain his career choice when he opts to work in the area of queer theory? These are two questions I often think of. Much of the success of any type of "queer" curriculum depends upon two things--those teaching and those learning. Both sides must be completely comfortable in who they are. We live in a world that is constantly evolving. I recently took a group of adolescent boys to a hotel out of town for the weekend. Five years ago this would have been unheard of--a gay man driving a group of adolescent boys across state lines and sleeping in the same hotel with them. The world is changing very quickly and everyday there are new challenges and new freedoms. We deserve the right to be studied. We have made some valuable contributions to the world. Would we have done so if we were straight? Is there any merit attached to sexual orientation? These are questions for queer theorists. To have them, they must be trained. To train them, there must be material. "LGBT Studies and Queer Theory" is a step in that direction.
The Political Dynamics of School Choice: Negotiating Contested Terrain
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    The Political Dynamics of School Choice: Negotiating Contested Terrain
    Lance D. Fusarelli
    Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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    ASIN: 140396047X

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    Lance D. Fusarelli examines the relationship between the charter school and voucher issues: To what degree does political support for charter schools--from a coalition of teacher associations, school board groups, superintendents, and voucher advocates--slow or even stop the forces for vouchers? Or, do these coalitions, which successfully pushed charter school legislation through the legislature, actually fuel the fires of privatization? Charter schools legislation has enjoyed bipartisan support precisely because the threat of vouchers is so great. And, contrary to the strategy of voucher opponents, the spread of charter school increases, rather than alleviates, the push for vouchers.
    Reimagining The Nation-State: The Contested Terrains of Nation-Building (Contemporary Irish Studies)
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      Jim Mac Laughlin
      Manufacturer: Pluto Press
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      Traditional approaches to nationalism tend to exaggerate the antiquity of the nation-state while ignoring the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century origins of nation building in Western Europe and North America. Jim Mac Laughlin argues for a more grassroots, place-centered approach to understanding nation building. Mac Laughlin assesses competing models of nationalism and nation building in the works of key theorists such as Gellner, Hecter, and Nairn, and puts forward an alternative dialectical model grounded in historical and geographical specificity. Using Ireland as a case study, he locates Irish nationalism and Ulster unionism in a variety of clearly defined regional and social class contexts. Emphasizing the strategic and symbolic significance of "place," Mac Laughlin identifies certain areas as nationalist or unionist heartlands while others remain contested terrain over which both sides continue to disagree.
      Contested Terrain: A New History of Nature and People in the Adirondacks
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      Contested Terrain: A New History of Nature and People in the Adirondacks
      Philip G. Terrie
      Manufacturer: Syracuse University Press
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      4 out of 5 stars Decent Introduction.......2007-10-02

      This wasn't the most exciting history book I've ever read but it was an informative and concise history of the region. The region known as the Adirondacks is a huge tract of wilderness in northern New York that, as Terrie describes it, is "an unintended mix of private land, villages, and state-owned wilderness." In the opinion of this lifelong frequenter of "The Dacks," it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Terrie thoroughly explains the conflicting intentions for the region that have plagued it since it was first explored and settled in the 18th century. The conflict was between those who recognized it's unique natural beauty and wanted to preserve it as such, and those who saw it as just another land to be exploited for it's natural resources. More recently, the struggle continues as everyday residents of the region battle the bureaucratic Adirondack Park Agency for the right to grow economically, something which has been consistently denied to them, due to the stringent restrictions on any kind of development. Originally published in 1997, it is a bit dated, but for any fellow Adirondack lovers, I would say it's definitely worth checking out.

      5 out of 5 stars outstanding.......2000-11-28

      This is truly fine work. The relatively new genre of environmental history has produced the usual amount of academic turgidity, but many of these young historyians clearly love the land that they write abot, and have the skills to make discussions of the history of human interacton with natural systems into literature. If you enjoy Terrie, you should also pick up Bullough's Pond by Diana Muir.

      5 out of 5 stars This book examines the complexity of Adirondack History.......1999-08-31

      The book introduces concepts and ideas that you will have thought of before, but never had actually examined in real images and arguements.

      Has some great historical facts and stories.

      Tells New Yorkers about what has happened in their state.

      5 out of 5 stars This book is much better than Schneider's........1999-03-03

      I have always loved the Adirondacks, but after reading this astonishingly well-written book I have a new appreciation for this remarkable region. If you're a fellow Adirondacks-lover I HIGHLY recommend this book. Also, if you have time to read only one history of the Adirondacks, then this is the one to read.
      Contested Terrain: The Transformation of the Workplace in the Twentieth Century
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        North American Auto Unions in Crisis: Lean Production As Contested Terrain (Suny Series in the Sociology of Work)
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          Contested Terrains and Constructed Categories: Contemporary Africa in Focus
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            Policy Research In Educational Settings: Contested Terrain (Doing Qualitative Research in Educational Settings)
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              Alan Gordon, Making Public Pasts: The Contested Terrain of Montreal's Public Memories, 1891-1930.(Book Review) : An article from: Labour/Le Travail
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                Robert Cupido
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                Title: Alan Gordon, Making Public Pasts: The Contested Terrain of Montreal's Public Memories, 1891-1930.(Book Review)
                Author: Robert Cupido
                Publication: Labour/Le Travail (Magazine/Journal)
                Date: September 22, 2005
                Publisher: Thomson Gale
                Issue: 56 Page: 307(4)

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                Beastly questions. (use of animals in medical research) (Contested Terrain) (column): An article from: The Hastings Center Report
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                  Michael W. Fox , and Robert B. White
                  Manufacturer: Hastings Center
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                  Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                  Citation Details
                  Title: Beastly questions. (use of animals in medical research) (Contested Terrain) (column)
                  Author: Michael W. Fox
                  Publication: The Hastings Center Report (Refereed)
                  Date: March 1, 1989
                  Publisher: Hastings Center
                  Volume: v19 Issue: n2 Page: p39(4)

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                  How to Start a Business in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia
                  Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                  • An Excellent Starting Point
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                  James E. Burk , and Mark Warda
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                  5 out of 5 stars An Excellent Starting Point.......2004-03-29

                  The book provides practical advice and suggestions. I found the comprehensive check list of all the things that must be considered prior to startup quite useful. Also helpful are the phone numbers and addresses for various MD, VA, and DC government and economic development offices.

                  The book is a great resource relative to making sure that you don't overlook things that could be critical to your business. For example, I found the section of hiring and firing enlightening relative to potential impact on a new company's unemployment compensation rate. Who would know that the IRS would make your company chargeable for the unemployment claims of an ex-employee who voluntarily leaves for another job and gets fired after a few weeks.

                  I would highly recommend the book to anyone starting a small business. It is well organized and a quick read. It helps you know what questions to ask and who to ask. It is not intended as an in-depth resource book.

                  2 out of 5 stars Not worth the money.......2004-03-16

                  This has good basic business startup information, but about 1% of it is specific to va,dc and md.

                  Dealing with Diversity: The Anthology
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                  • Somewhat useful collection of opinionated articles
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                  J. Q. Adams , and Pearlie Strother-Adams
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                  3 out of 5 stars Somewhat useful collection of opinionated articles.......2007-03-20

                  Compiled by J.Q. Adams and Pearlie Strother-Adams, Dealing With Diversity is less an anthology and more a collection of opinionated articles regarding sociological issues. While this anthology features many works by reknowned people in the field, neither author of the anthology really goes into any great depth in regards to the articles. There's plenty of interesting stuff here though that sociology majors will find handy for reference, which is about all this anthology ends up being good for anyway. Worthwhile for advanced students and majors in the field, and that's about it.
                  Ethan, Suspended
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                  After getting suspended from school, Ethan Oppenheimer is uprooted from his comfortable suburban life in Pennsylvania and sent to live in Washington, D.C., with grandparents he hardly knows. At Parker Junior High, he stands out as the only white student. Making friends there is difficult; fitting in, impossible.It doesn't help that his overprotective grandparents expect him to live their old-fashioned, frugal lifestyle.

                  As he tries to find his way in this new world, Ethan also struggles with issues from the world he left behind -- guilt about the events surrounding his suspension, anxiety about his parents' separation, loneliness for the company of his family and friends.

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                  5 out of 5 stars Encore! Encore!.......2007-06-30

                  The world needs more books like Ethan Suspended, where today's real kids wrestle with today's real problems. After a series of unfortunate events in his suburban middle school, Ethan is left hanging, high and dry, in his grandparents' neighborhood of Washington, D. C. Like an immigrant from another planet, he has to adapt to survive. Some kids might try to blend in. Ethan knows that's not an option. Instead he becomes a standout as the first ever jazz oboist at Parker Middle School. Ehrenberg unflinchingly lays bare the challenges that middle school kids face every day. Ethan, Sherita, Daron, Felix, Diego - each is a real ordinary kid who might be just like the kid sitting next to you on the bus. Each has a story worth telling. This story will give kids plenty to talk about as they compare the people and problems in the book to people and problems they encounter every day. Readers who like Ethan Suspended might also enjoy Danger, Long Division where another real kid growing up in the shadow of our nation's capital struggles with school problems and absent parents. Also, coming soon, Finch Goes Wild tells the adventures of another middle school musician just across the river from Ethan's neighborhood.
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                    Dealing with Diversity (PB) (Lmx Leadership)
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                      ASIN: 0687084342

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars W. Paul Jones? I'll take it!.......2007-07-21

                      This is essential reading for local church pastors and their supervisors. It helps explain the various dynamics of how individuals grow spiritually into various "types". By figuring out your own spiritual "type" and that of your congregation you can clearly see where difficulties could occur in pastoral care and preaching. Seminarians would be greatly served by reading this along with their theology and biblical books.
                      Appreciating Diversity Through Children's Literature: Teaching Activities for the Primary Grades
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                        Appreciating Diversity Through Children's Literature: Teaching Activities for the Primary Grades
                        Meredith McGowan , Tom McGowan , and Pat Wheeler
                        Manufacturer: Teacher Ideas Press
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                        Dealing With Difference: How Trainers Can Take Account of Cultural Diversity
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                          Dealing With Difference: How Trainers Can Take Account of Cultural Diversity
                          Teresa Williams , and Adrian Green
                          Manufacturer: Gower Pub Co
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                          Dealing with Diversity
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                            Dealing with Diversity
                            J.Q. Adams
                            Manufacturer: Governors State Universty
                            ProductGroup: Book
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                            ASIN: B000WD4LGE

                            Product Description

                            The commission on minority participation in education and american life,one third of a nation,produced by the american council on education and the education of the states,states that by the year 2000 one third of the population of the US will be non white americans or person of color.This shift in demographics is compounded by the increase of other definable groups such as the disable,the aged,gays and lesbians as well as a variety of other special interest groups.Given this growing human mosaic,every aspect of our society will be challenged by this new diversity.Hostil incidents targeting racial groups,women,and homosexuals abound on university campuses across the nation.and at election time referenda on the rights of gays are becoming more and more common.In addition,the ever increasing internationalization of commerce puts americans in direct competition with people who represent diverse ethnic,linguistic,religious,cultural,and racial populations.This course has been developed to help you recognize and appreciate the differences and similarities between diverse groups and individuals in our multicultural society.It is our hope that armed with this knowledge,you will be able to make a difference and become a facilitator in improving intercultural relations.
                            Dealing with Diversity (School-To-Work Library)
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                              Manufacturer: Globe Fearon
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                              Dealing With Diversity Through Multicultural Fiction: Library-Classroom Partnerships (School Library Media Programs Focus on Trends and Issues)
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                                Dealing With Diversity Through Multicultural Fiction: Library-Classroom Partnerships (School Library Media Programs Focus on Trends and Issues)
                                Lauri Johnson , and Sally Smith
                                Manufacturer: Amer Library Assn
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                                The Erotic Cookbook
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                                  The Erotic Cookbook
                                  Christina Moles Kaupp
                                  Manufacturer: Vision
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                                  ASIN: 190125027X

                                  Book Description

                                  Food and foreplay are inextricably connected. The Erotic Cookbook draws inspiration from Europe and Asia, where the sensual and spiritual blend with the culinary to spark essential life energies. Sample 100 recipes from "Catch-Me" Crab Soup to "Up All Night" Espresso Mousse to create an irrepressibly sexy mood for diners and lovers. Kaupp weaves in the history of love potions and the psychology of seduction, a full guide to aphrodisiacs and where to obtain them, plus chapters devoted to aphrodisiac drinks and seduction menus. With recipes arranged from foreplay to climax, The Erotic Cookbook will not fail to create the perfect setting for seduction.
                                  The Lesbian Erotic Cookbook
                                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                  • Health food with Creative Venture
                                  • Perfect for women who love women and food!
                                  The Lesbian Erotic Cookbook
                                  Ffiona Morgan
                                  Manufacturer: Daughters of the Moon
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Paperback

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                                  ASIN: 1880130084

                                  Book Description

                                  Fan the flames! This is a one-of-a-kind cookbook of cuisine extraordinnaire that will caress the palate and delight the tongue. It contains more than 250 recipes for the innovative cook. Recipes are complemented by erotic stories and poetry, as well as photographs of beautiful women. Even the recipe instructions, with their erotic suggestions and humor, will heat up your kitchen.

                                  Customer Reviews:

                                  5 out of 5 stars Health food with Creative Venture .......2005-07-22

                                  I purchased an autographed copy of this book at the Goddess 2000 festival. It was meant to be a gift for my lesbian employer. I read the book on the flight back to WV. I laughed all the way home. I love the Fionna Morgan's wicked sense of humor. The photos showed the beauty of ordinary women. Shining through was Hidden hints of eroticism, intriging yet in good taste. not tackly like some of the opposite gender type photos. The recipes are great too. Healthy stuff that makes a body feel alive with energy for the "other" suggestions in the book. I must confess, I never did give the book to my employer. I kept it myself.

                                  5 out of 5 stars Perfect for women who love women and food!.......1999-01-12

                                  I ordered this book as a holiday gift for my partner. After I received it, I could not stop reading it long enough to wrap it!

                                  We have found lots of yummy new dishes, thanks to the generous vegetarian sections. Though with all of the beautiful photographs and erotic stories to distract us, I'm still surprised that we managed to actually cook anything!

                                  The Daughters of the Moon company has been a pleasure to deal with, and I hope they find great success with this unique and incredible book.
                                  The Erotic Baker Cookbook
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                                    Dwyer , Calvin S. Brown , and Patrika Brown
                                    Manufacturer: Plume
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                                    GeneralGeneral | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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                                    mama di blasi's erotic italian cookbook
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                                      mama di blasi's erotic italian cookbook
                                      mildred di blasi
                                      Manufacturer: mildred di blasi
                                      ProductGroup: Book
                                      Binding: Paperback
                                      ASIN: B000TVGO78

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                                      46 pages
                                      Mama Di Blasi's exotic erotic Italian cookbook: Featuring pasta, meatless main dishes, breads and pastries, desserts
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                                        Manufacturer: Mildred Di Blasi
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                                        The lesbian erotic cookbook: Cuisine extraordinaire to caress and fondle the palate : gourmet recipes for the innovative cook
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                                          The lesbian erotic cookbook: Cuisine extraordinaire to caress and fondle the palate : gourmet recipes for the innovative cook
                                          Ffiona Morgan
                                          Manufacturer: Daughters of the Moon Pub
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