Derrida and Queer Theory
“Derrida and Queer Theory” by Christian Hite, published by punctum books on May 26, 2017, offers a critical exploration of the intersections between Derrida’s philosophy and queer theory. This 294-page volume presents a collection of essays from prominent thinkers, examining the often-overlooked influence of Derrida within the context of queer studies. The book engages with the notion of arriving late to discussions that have largely excluded Derrida, highlighting the complexities of his contributions to the field.
Readers will find a thoughtful analysis of the disavowed connections between Derrida’s deconstruction and established queer theoretical frameworks. The essays delve into themes of literary criticism, LGBTQ studies, and post-structuralism, providing a nuanced perspective on how Derrida’s ideas resonate within contemporary discussions of sexuality and identity. This edition serves as a significant resource for those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of queer theory and the broader implications of Derrida’s work in social science and literary criticism.
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Coming from behind (derrière)—how else to describe a volume called “Derrida and Queer Theory”? — as if arriving late to the party, or, indeed, after the party is already over. After all, we already have Deleuze and Queer Theory and, of course, Saint Foucault. And judging by Annamarie Jagose’s Queer Theory: An Introduction, in which there is not a single mention of “Derrida” (or “deconstruction”) — even in the sub-chapter titled “The Post-Structuralist Context of Queer” — one would think that Derrida was not only late to the party, but was never there at all. This untimely volume, then, with wide-ranging essays from key thinkers in the field, addresses, among other things, what could be called the disavowed debt to “Derrida” in canonical “queer theory.”
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