The Science/Fiction of Sex by Annie Potts

The Science/Fiction of Sex by Annie Potts

Contemporary feminist and poststructuralist theories of sex and gender are explored alongside an investigation of how people make sense of such concepts as heterosexuality, orgasm, sexual dysfunction and femininity and masculinity.

Potts' analysis of current trends in sexology are on the markShe offers an encyclopaedic overview of popular and scholarly writings together with original research that will be well received in sexuality, women's studies and cultural studies classes. - Leonore Tiefer, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, New York University of Medicine

The Science/Fiction of Sex is original, witty, extremely clever ... it has some remarkable chapters, such as the one on masculinity which I would rate among the best I've ever read. The analysis of the alternative erotic-theoretical systems proposed by Irigaray and Deleuze are first-class pieces of writing, daring and intelligent. - Rosi Braidotti, Netherlands Research School of Women's Studies, Utrecht University

Annie Potts has opened up new ways of understanding the open potential of all forms of sexuality - an exciting and crucial project for feminists of the future. - Elizabeth Grosz, Rutgers University

Annie Potts has opened up new ways of understanding the open potential of all forms of sexuality - an exciting and crucial project for feminists of the future. - Elizabeth Grosz, Rutgers University

The Science/Fiction of Sex is original, witty, extremely clever ... It has some remarkable chapters, such as the one on masculinity, which I would rate among the best I've ever read. The analysis of the alternative erotic-theoretical systems proposed by Irigaray and Deleuze are first-class pieces of writing ... daring and intelligent. - Rosi Braidotti, Netherlands Research School of Women's Studies, Utrecht University

Annie Potts teaches critical sexuality studies in the Department of Gender Studies at the University of Canterbury, NZ. She also leads a national study, funded by the NZ Health Research Council on the social impact of sexuopharmaceuticals. Her previous publications include texts on critical psychology, gender and cultural studies and human/animal politics.

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ISBN 13	9780415257312
ISBN 10	041525731X
Title	The Science/Fiction of Sex
Author	Annie Potts
Series	Women And Psychology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2002-11-27
Number of pages	304
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