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Item specifics
- Condition
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Artist
- Chen, Angela
- Signed By
- N/A
- Signed
- No
- Book Series
- N/A
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Adults, Young Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Edition
- First Edition
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Novel
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- N/A
- ISBN
- 9780807014738
- Book Title
- Ace : What Asexuality Reveals about Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Family & Relationships, Social Science, Psychology
- Topic
- Love & Romance, Lgbt Studies / General, Human Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality)
- Item Weight
- 11.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Beacon Press
ISBN-10
0807014737
ISBN-13
9780807014738
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25050064075
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ace : What Asexuality Reveals about Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Love & Romance, Lgbt Studies / General, Human Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality)
Genre
Family & Relationships, Social Science, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-002390
Reviews
"A necessary and thoughtful book that accessibly communicates a wide array of ace experiences." -- Booklist "Chen has produced a thoughtful look at what it means not to experience sexual attraction." -- Library Journal "A long overdue addition to the catalog of sexuality writing and resources. Chen thoughtfully positions asexuality not as its own unique category or identity but as one more point on the vast, diverse spectrum of human sexual identities. A must-read for everyone: ace, allo, or anywhere in between." --Lux Alptraum, author of Faking It: The Lies Women Tell About Sex--and the Truths They Reveal "Through painstaking research and her considerable skill as a storyteller, Angela Chen brings needed attention and nuance to an often overlooked spectrum of asexual experiences, encouraging readers to consider what exists and what is possible in terms of human connection, consent, understanding, and acceptance. A book that makes room for questions even as it illuminates, Ace should be viewed as a landmark work on culture and sexuality." --Nicole Chung, author of All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir "Accessible and eloquently written, Ace sensitively and accurately spotlights an interconnected series of outsider experiences. Few asexual-spectrum narratives so authentically and diversely capture the truths, the quirks, the tragedies, and the triumphs of our lives without alienating non-ace readers or appealing only to one subset of the ace population. Ace creates an inclusive tapestry of validating and eye-opening narratives that will give some readers an experience they may have never had before: seeing our 'anomalous' perspectives and emotions given the sensitive examination and validation we've always been denied." --Julie Sondra Decker, author of The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality "Chen's tenacious search for the precise language to describe her experiences is deeply moving and relatable. This book will inspire you to interrogate every assumption you've made about yourself, your sexuality, and your relationships. Ace is a revelation. We can't stop thinking about it." --Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, authors of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close " Ace is nothing less than a cultural feat. It's a powerful book that interweaves reporting and research about asexuality in ways that will remain with readers long after they've turned the last page. Ace announces a new dawn, one in which asexual people are voicing their experiences without fear or shame. They're here, simply living and demystifying misconceptions in the process." --Evette Dionne, editor in chief of Bitch Media and author of Lifting As We Climb: Black Women's Battle for the Ballot Box
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
306.7
Synopsis
Many people consider the existence of asexuality an interesting piece of trivia: it's a lesser-known sexual orientation, some people identify as asexual, and they should be accepted. Next. After all, if you're not asexual, what more is there to learn? Plenty, because in every place that sexuality touches society, asexuality does too, and the issues that asexuals struggle with-confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships-are the same ones that people of every orientation are likely to confront. The questions may be near universal, but the answers look different from the asexual, or ace, perspective. Through reportage, cultural criticism, and memoir, Ace investigates the "A" of LGBTQIA, offering valuable frameworks for understanding human connection and inviting everyone to rethink pleasure and intimacy. Book jacket., An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that's obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity. What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What does asexuality reveal about gender roles, about romance and consent, and the pressures of society? This accessible examination of asexuality shows that the issues that aces face-confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships-are the same conflicts that nearly all of us will experience. Through a blend of reporting, cultural criticism, and memoir, Ace addresses the misconceptions around the "A" of LGBTQIA and invites everyone to rethink pleasure and intimacy. Journalist Angela Chen creates her path to understanding her own asexuality with the perspectives of a diverse group of asexual people. Vulnerable and honest, these stories include a woman who had blood tests done because she was convinced that "not wanting sex" was a sign of serious illness, and a man who grew up in a religious household and did everything "right," only to realize after marriage that his experience of sexuality had never been the same as that of others. Disabled aces, aces of color, gender-nonconforming aces, and aces who both do and don't want romantic relationships all share their experiences navigating a society in which a lack of sexual attraction is considered abnormal. Chen's careful cultural analysis explores how societal norms limit understanding of sex and relationships and celebrates the breadth of sexuality and queerness.
LC Classification Number
HQ21.C456 2020
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- a***t (794)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseShipping: Shipped the day of the sale; arrived in 5 days in my city, but then the post office sent my package to Colorado. It took another 10 days to get delivered. Packaging: as expected As described: described as NEW. The books do look NEW until you at the page edges which are tanned to almost yellow. Books were probably never read, but they probably sat in sunlight for a long time. Value: Despite yellow-tan page edges, these books were a great value.Lot Of 4 Inspector Maigret Novels (Trade PB) by Georges Simenon - BRAND NEW! (#256759728931)
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