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Theories of sexuality and desire are vital elements of the debate in literary and cultural studies. In this illuminating, clarifying study Joseph Bristow introduces readers to the fundamental critical background to the topic, and overviews the contemporary situation. This fully updated second edition includes: an historical account of sexuality from the Victorians to the present discussions of the most influential theorists including Freud, Lacan, Bataille, Baudrillard, Cixous, Deleuze, Irigaray and Kristeva a new and extended discussion of queer and transgender theory, race, ethnicity and desire a new preface summarising changes in the field since the first edition a new glossary, annotated further reading section and updated bibliography. Considering all of the major movements in the field, this new edition is the ideal guide for students of literary and cultural studies.
