Description |
1 online resource (x, 242 pages) |
Series |
SUNY series in the sociology of culture |
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SUNY series in the sociology of culture.
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Contents |
Apocalyptus interruptus : Christianity, sodomy, and the end -- Exile of the queer evangelist -- Larry Kramer and the American Jeremiad -- AIDS Armageddon -- Mal'kim in America |
Summary |
"Using the analytical tools of literary analysis, cultural studies, performance theory, and social semiotics, AIDS and American Apocalypticism examines many kinds of discourse, including fiction, drama, performance art, demonstration graphics and brochures, biomedical publications, and journalism and shows that, while initially useful, the effects of apocalyptic rhetoric in the long term are dangerous. Among the important figures in AIDS activism and the arts discussed are David Drake, Tim Miller, Sarah Schulman, and Tony Kushner, as well as the organizations ACT UP and Lesbian Avengers."--Jacket |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-237) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
AIDS (Disease) -- United States -- Religious aspects
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Apocalyptic literature.
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Medicine -- Religious aspects.
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Medicine in literature.
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome -- psychology
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Morals
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Public Opinion
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Religion and Medicine
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Medicine in Literature
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MEDICAL -- AIDS & HIV.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- AIDS & HIV.
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Medicine -- Religious aspects
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Medicine in literature
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AIDS (Disease) -- Religious aspects
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Apocalyptic literature
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SUBJECT |
United States |
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United States
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
1423748654 |
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9781423748656 |
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079146167X |
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9780791461679 |
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0791461688 |
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9780791461686 |
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9780791484678 |
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079148467X |
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