How long does it take to read Queer Theory?
Readers in Cultural Criticism
Suzanna Danuta Walters, Pat Califia, Larry Kramer, Carol Queen, Marjorie Garber, Cheryl Chase, Peter Hegarty, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Donald E. Hall, Stephen Whittle, Del LaGrace Volcano, Indra Windh, Judith Butler, William J. Spurlin, Mark Norris Lance, Alessandra Tanesini, Mandy Merck
Queer Theory by Suzanna Danuta Walters, Pat Califia, Larry Kramer, Carol Queen, Marjorie Garber, Cheryl Chase, Peter Hegarty, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Donald E. Hall, Stephen Whittle, Del LaGrace Volcano, Indra Windh, Judith Butler, William J. Spurlin, Mark Norris Lance, Alessandra Tanesini, Mandy Merck takes about 4 hours 8 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 4 hours 8 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2004. 225 pages, about 61,875 words.
9 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 6 hours 53 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 4 hours 8 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 35 minutes |
The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Queer Theory is one of the most contested and intellectually complex movements in contemporary sexual politics. Where did it come from, and what does it do? Is queer theory only for queers? If you have ever wanted to be a leather daddy, been puzzled by performativity, tried to measure bisexuality, or wondered whether Diana, Princess of Wales could be a gay icon, Queer Theory is required reading. This vibrant anthology of groundbreaking work by influential scholars, activists, performers, and visual artists is essential for anyone with an interest in sexuality studies or gender activism. The fifteen articles - including two specially commissioned contributions, as well as an engaging introduction - map, contextualise, and challenge queer theory's project both within and beyond the academy. Helpful critical summaries that link the selections, and suggestions for further reading, make this volume perfect for anyone approaching queer theory for the first time.
Subjects: Homosexuality, Philosophy, Gender identity, Lesbianism, Cultural studies, Gay & Lesbian studies
