New Books in Critical Theory

Samuel Clowes Huneke, "A Queer Theory of the State" (Floating Opera Press, 2023)

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Nov 27, 2023
Samuel Clowes Huneke, historian, discusses his book 'A Queer Theory of the State' and explores the intersection of queer theory and politics, challenging the negative view of the state in queer theory. He delves into the tension between normativity and queer theory, the role of pragmatism in queer politics, and the importance of joy and reimagining democracy. He also shares insights from his research on queer women in Nazi Germany.
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