Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality, by Hanne Blank Signed First Edition
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"Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality" by Hanne Blank, published by Beacon Press in 2012, delves into the historical emergence of heterosexuality as a concept, tracing the term’s first use to 1869. Blank critiques the idea that heterosexuality is biologically determined and instead argues it is a social construct shaped by cultural and historical contexts. The author explores how literature, law, and medical practices have influenced and reinforced societal norms around heterosexuality, questioning the links between love and marriage, and analyzing how societal attitudes toward pleasure impact experiences of desire. This insightful examination transforms our understanding of a seemingly straightforward topic."
Signed and inscribed by author. First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
Beacon Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0807044431
Signed First Edition
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"Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality" by Hanne Blank, published by Beacon Press in 2012, delves into the historical emergence of heterosexuality as a concept, tracing the term’s first use to 1869. Blank critiques the idea that heterosexuality is biologically determined and instead argues it is a social construct shaped by cultural and historical contexts. The author explores how literature, law, and medical practices have influenced and reinforced societal norms around heterosexuality, questioning the links between love and marriage, and analyzing how societal attitudes toward pleasure impact experiences of desire. This insightful examination transforms our understanding of a seemingly straightforward topic."
Signed and inscribed by author. First edition, first printing (full numberline). Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
Beacon Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0807044431
Signed First Edition
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