Description: In this edited volume, contributors examine the current state of queer theorizing within communication studies. Furthermore, the book collectively provides a critique for a lack of broader inclusion of queer theorization in the field and provide new pathways for queer communication studies.
Brief description:
Ahmet Atay is Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
His research focuses on diasporic experiences and cultural identity formations; British and US soap operas, the usage of new media technologies in different settings; and the notion of home; representation of gender, sexuality, and ethnicity in media; queer and immigrant experiences in cyberspace, and critical communication pedagogies.
Review Quotes: "Queer(ing) Communication Studies: Disruptions, Discussions, and Pathways is a groundbreaking exploration of the evolving intersections between queer theory and communication. Edited by renowned scholars Ahmet Atay and Stephanie L. Young, this collection showcases an excellent lineup of scholars who thoughtfully engage with the complexities of queerness across diverse contexts. From innovative approaches to queer autoethnography to transnational rhetorics and global queer studies, the contributors push the boundaries of traditional frameworks. This volume not only honors the legacy of queer scholarship but also boldly charts new pathways for inclusion, disruption, and dialogue within the field." --Jimmie Manning, Professor of Communication Studies, University of Nevada Reno, USA