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 SUBJECTIVITY Ideal for anyone who has ever asked ‘Who am I?’, Subjectivity explores the history of theories of selfhood, from the Classical era to the present, and demonstrates how those theories can be applied in literary and cultural criticism. Donald E. Hall: . examines all of the major methodologies and theoretical emphases of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including psychoanalytic criticism, materialism, feminism, and queer theory . applies the theories discussed in detailed readings of literary and cultural texts, from novels and poetry to film and the visual arts . offers a unique perspective on our current obsession with perfecting our selves . looks to the future of selfhood in a time of new technologies and identity possibilities. Examining some of the most exciting issues confronting cultural critics and readers today, Subjectivity is the essential introduction to a fraught but crucial critical term and a challenge to the way we define our selves. Donald E. Hall is Chair of the Department of English at California State University, Northridge. His previous publications include Literary and Cultural Theory: From Basic Principles to Advanced Applications (2001) and Queer Theories (2003).  THE NEW CRITICAL IDIOM Series Editor: John Drakakis, University of Stirling The New Critical Idiom is an invaluable series of introductory guides to today’s critical terminology. Each book: . provides a handy, explanatory guide to the use (and abuse) of the term . offers an original and distinctive overview by a leading literary and cultural critic . relates the term to the larger field of cultural representation. With a strong emphasis on clarity, lively debate, and the widest possible breadth of examples, The New Critical Idiom is an indispensable approach to key topics in literary studies. Also available in this series: Autobiography by Linda Anderson Irony by Claire Colebrook Class by