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Joseph Bristow introduces readers to the most influential contemporary theories of sexual desire and reveals how nineteenth century scientists invented 'sexuality'. This clear and fascinating introductory guide makes complex theoretical ideas accessible to readers of all levels. It explores: the lasting influence of late-Victorian sexology conflicting accounts of eroticism the place of Freud and Lacan within cultural studies, literary criticism and feminist theory the importance of Bataille, Baudrillard, Cixous, Deleuze, Irigaray and Kristeva the legacy of Michel Foucault in queer theory today postmodern sexual identities, and the contemporary emphasis on erotic diversity.

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The book... is a useful volume on the history of sexuality from the sexual typology of the late 19th century through psychoanalytic and antipsychiatric discourses, to recent feminist and queer theory debates. <br>- Boston Book Review <br>

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Joseph Bristow is Professor in the Department of English in UCLA. His recent books include The Fin-de-Siecle Poem: English Literary Culture and the 1890s (2005) and Oscar Wilde and Modern Culture: the Making of a Legend (2009). He is the editor of the various edition of Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray (2005), as well as editor of the Journal of Victorian Culture.

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