{"product_id":"judith-butler-live-theory-paperback","title":"Judith Butler: Live Theory - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVicki Kirby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn introductory guide to the work of Judith Butler, a major contemporary theorist, this title includes a new interview with Butler. \u003ci\u003eJudith Butler: Live Theory\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable introduction to the work of this key contemporary theorist, guiding the student through the most complex ideas of one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary culture. Concise, accessible and comprehensive, the book explores and illuminates Butler's important and ongoing contributions to gender theory, offers new insights into the central themes of her work, and considers the extent of her impact on how the discipline of gender studies has been shaped. In particular, the book considers Butler's intellectual work in relation to issues of sexuality and performance, identity and politics, language and power - themes central to Butler's thought and writing. Vicki Kirby locates Butler in the context of contemporary theorists and thinkers and the book includes a new interview with Butler herself, in which she discusses the key themes in her work as well as future writing plans. Offering a stimulating and clear account of the work and thought of this inspiring figure, \u003ci\u003eJudith Butler: Live Theory\u003c\/i\u003e is a key resource for anyone studying this pioneering thinker within the context of sociology, cultural studies, literary criticism, feminism and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVicki Kirby is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of New South Wales, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.16 x 6.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42722347647039,"sku":"9780826462930","price":92.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fec0ecb1dd47ff460eb5f41987d6cee5.webp?v=1765095452","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/judith-butler-live-theory-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}