{"title":"Series: Cultural Studies of the Americas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCultural Studies of the Americas\u003c\/em\u003e offers a rich exploration of diverse perspectives across philosophy, history, and the social fabric of the Americas. Readers will encounter thoughtful examinations that bridge disciplines, revealing the complexities of culture, identity, and economic forces that shape the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection invites engagement with a wide array of themes—from strategic business insights and financial wisdom to narratives that touch on travel, military history, and the arts. It presents an interdisciplinary approach, making it a compelling resource for those seeking depth and breadth in understanding the Americas’ cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"disidentifications-by-jose-esteban-munoz-9780816630158","title":"Disidentifications","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is more to identity than identifying with one's culture or standing solidly against it. José Esteban Muñoz looks at how those outside the racial and sexual mainstream negotiate majority culture—not by aligning themselves with or against exclusionary works but rather by transforming these works for their own cultural purposes. Muñoz calls this process \"disidentification,\" and through a study of its workings, he develops a new perspective on minority performance, survival, and activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisidentifications\u003c\/em\u003e draws attention to the world-making properties found in performances by queers of colour—in Carmelita Tropicana's \"Camp\/Choteo\" style politics, Marga Gomez's performances of queer childhood, Vaginal Creme Davis's \"Terrorist Drag,\" Isaac Julien's critical melancholia, Jean-Michel Basquiat's disidentification with Andy Warhol and pop art, Felix Gonzalez-Torres's performances of \"disidentity,\" and the political performance of Pedro Zamora, a person with AIDS, within the otherwise artificial environment of the MTV serial \u003cem\u003eThe Real World\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605602156780,"sku":"9780816630158","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780816630158-disidentifications.jpg?v=1778134690"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-cultural-studies-of-the-americas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}