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Book Synopsis: In this searing polemic, Lee Edelman outlines a radically uncompromising new ethics of queer theory. His main target is the all-pervasive figure of the child, which he reads as the linchpin of our universal politics of “reproductive futurism.” Edelman argues that the child, understood as innocence in need of protection, represents the possibility of the future against which the queer is positioned as the embodiment of a relentlessly narcissistic, antisocial, and future-negating drive. He boldly insists that the efficacy of queerness lies in its very willingness to embrace this refusal of the social and political order. In No Future, Edelman urges queers to abandon the stance of accommodation and accede to their status as figures for the force of a negativity that he links with irony, jouissance, and, ultimately, the death drive itself.
Closely engaging with literary texts, Edelman makes a compelling case for imagining Scrooge without Tiny Tim and Silas Marner without little Eppie. Looking to Alfred Hitchcock’s films, he embraces two of the director’s most notorious creations: the sadistic Leonard of North by Northwest, who steps on the hand that holds the couple precariously above the abyss, and the terrifying title figures of The Birds, with their predilection for children. Edelman enlarges the reach of contemporary psychoanalytic theory as he brings it to bear not only on works of literature and film but also on such current political flashpoints as gay marriage and gay parenting. Throwing down the theoretical gauntlet, No Future reimagines queerness with a passion certain to spark an equally impassioned debate among its readers.
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Are you ready to embrace a radically uncompromising new ethics of queer theory? Look no further than "No Future: Queer Theory and the Death Drive" by Lee Edelman. This searing polemic challenges the prevailing politics of "reproductive futurism" and exposes the all-pervasive figure of the child as the linchpin. Edelman argues that the child, symbolizing innocence in need of protection, serves as a barrier to the queer community's liberation. Instead, he urges queers to embrace their status as figures for the force of negativity. If you're ready to challenge societal norms and dive into an exhilarating intellectual journey, this book is a must-read.
Edelman's thought-provoking analysis goes beyond theoretical discourse. His exploration of literary texts and Alfred Hitchcock's iconic films will leave you captivated. Picture a world without Tiny Tim in Scrooge or little Eppie in Silas Marner. Edelman invites you to reimagine these classics and questions the social constructs they propagate. By engaging with contemporary psychoanalytic theory, he sheds light on current political flashpoints like gay marriage and gay parenting. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged and your intellectual curiosity ignited.
In "No Future," Edelman not only challenges conventional wisdom but also sparks a passionate debate. Will you rise to the occasion and join this intellectual discourse? Let your voice be heard and contribute to the conversation that this book will undoubtedly ignite. Embrace the spirit of queerness, irony, jouissance, and the death drive itself. Don't miss out on an opportunity to broaden your horizons and explore a new frontier of queer theory. Take action now and get your copy of "No Future: Queer Theory and the Death Drive" today.
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