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Queen of America Goes to Washington City

Queen of America Goes to Washington City

Essays on Sex and Citizenship
PhilosophyPolitics & Society
Pages
320
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

Lauren Berlant's 'Queen of America Goes to Washington City' critically examines the concept of 'America' as a national fantasy. This influential work explores how this collective ideal shapes political life, citizenship, and public sentiment. Berlant analyzes the emotional and psychological dimensions of national belonging, revealing the complex ways individuals engage with and are shaped by American ideals.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

IntellectualThought-ProvokingComplexReflective

Genres

Philosophy Politics & Society Sociology

About the author

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Lauren Gail Berlant

Lauren Gail Berlant (1957-2021) was an American scholar whose writing explored affect, intimacy, and the public sphere. Their notable work, Left Legalism/Left Critique, examines critical legal studies and political theory. Berlant's books offer unique perspectives on how culture shapes our lives.