What every BODY is saying vs The transgender studies reader

Both "The transgender studies reader" by Susan Stryker, Stephen Whittle, Stephen Whittle and "What every BODY is saying" by Joe Navarro, Marvin Karlins are popular choices for readers interested in Transvestites and Transsexuals. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

Published 2008
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The transgender studies reader

Susan Stryker, Stephen Whittle, Stephen Whittle

2006

A timely second edition of the classic text on transgender history, with a new introduction and updated material throughout Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. Chapters cover the transsexual and transvestite communities in the years following World War II; trans radicalism and social change, which spanned from 1966 with the publication of The Transsexual Phenomenon, and lasted through the early 1970s; the mid-'70s to 1990, the era of identity politics and the changes witnessed in trans circles through these years; and the gender issues witnessed through the '90s and '00s. Transgender History includes informative sidebars highlighting quotes from major texts and speeches in transgender history and brief biographies of key players, plus excerpts from transgender memoirs and discussion of treatments of transgenderism in popular culture.

Published 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to read: The transgender studies reader or What every BODY is saying?
Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.
Can I read The transgender studies reader and What every BODY is saying in any order?
Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.
Which book is better for beginners?
If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.

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