Transgender History, second edition: The Roots of Today's Revolution

by Susan Stryker Narrated by Emily Cauldwell

Overview

Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. Chapters cover the transsexual and transvestite communities in the years following World War II; trans radicalism and social change, which spanned from 1966 with the publication of The Transsexual Phenomenon, and lasted through the early 1970s; the mid-'70s to 1990, the era of identity politics and the changes witnessed in trans circles through these years; and the gender issues witnessed through the '90s and '00s.

Transgender History includes informative sidebars highlighting quotes from major texts and speeches in transgender history and brief biographies of key players, plus excerpts from transgender memoirs and discussion of treatments of transgenderism in popular culture.

Editorial Reviews

JANUARY 2018 - AudioFile

Stryker’s new edition of her classic 2008 text on transgender history provides a great introduction to history that many are likely unaware of. Emily Caldwell’s reading will keep listeners’ attention as they learn what “trans” means, along with a variety of other related terms that are often misused today. Delivering this combination language lesson, science primer, and history audiobook, Caldwell brings a steady, reliable voice to every part. Tracing transgender history through the major events and people involved will give listeners a new perspective on American history from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Caldwell brings life to each subject, both the advancements and tragedies. This audiobook has incredible relevance today as transgender individuals continue to fight for their rights. A.G.M. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

"This timely and relevant book should be required reading."—Portland Book Review

"An invaluable text for anyone who wants to better understand evolving concepts of gender. Essential."—CHOICE

"Ground-breaking and all-around excellent"—Autostraddle

JANUARY 2018 - AudioFile

Stryker’s new edition of her classic 2008 text on transgender history provides a great introduction to history that many are likely unaware of. Emily Caldwell’s reading will keep listeners’ attention as they learn what “trans” means, along with a variety of other related terms that are often misused today. Delivering this combination language lesson, science primer, and history audiobook, Caldwell brings a steady, reliable voice to every part. Tracing transgender history through the major events and people involved will give listeners a new perspective on American history from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Caldwell brings life to each subject, both the advancements and tragedies. This audiobook has incredible relevance today as transgender individuals continue to fight for their rights. A.G.M. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169973549
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	11/07/2017
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,123,959

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