Book description
Susan Stryker is a foundational figure in trans studies. When Monsters Speak showcases the development of Stryker's writing from the 1990s to the present. It combines canonical pieces, such as "My Words to Victor Frankenstein," with her hard to find earlier work published in zines and newsletters. Brought together, they…
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1 author picked When Monsters Speak as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love Stryker's theory and anecdotes from years spent working in the field of trans history and queer theory-- fundamentally, she shaped the field we walk on.
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