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LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies - Epistemology of the Closet, Updated with a New Preface

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Book Synopsis: Since the late 1980s, queer studies and theory have become vital to the intellectual and political life of the United States. This has been due, in no small degree, to the influence of Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick's critically acclaimed Epistemology of the Closet. Working from classic texts of European and American writers—including Melville, James, Nietzsche, Proust, and Wilde—Sedgwick analyzes a turn-of-the-century historical moment in which sexual orientation became as important a demarcation of personhood as gender had been for centuries. In her preface to this updated edition Sedgwick places the book both personally and historically, looking specifically at the horror of the first wave of the AIDS epidemic and its influence on the text.

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Discover the groundbreaking masterpiece that transformed the landscape of queer studies and theory in the United States. Introducing "Epistemology of the Closet, Updated with a New Preface" by Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick. Uncover the profound insights of Sedgwick as she delves into the works of renowned European and American writers, such as Melville, James, Nietzsche, Proust, and Wilde. This compelling analysis explores a pivotal historical moment where sexual orientation became a defining element of human identity, parallel to the significance of gender for centuries.

In this updated edition, Sedgwick not only provides a fresh perspective but also reflects on the devastating impact of the first wave of the AIDS epidemic. Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the unprecedented challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Sedgwick's unparalleled intellect and compassionate narrative will captivate your mind, provoking new thoughts and redefining your understanding of sexual orientation and personhood.

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