Beyond Queer
| Company type | Anthology |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Bruce Bawer (editor) |
| Products | Essay collection |
| Parent | Simon & Schuster (Free Press) |
Beyond Queer: Challenging Gay Left Orthodoxy is a 1996 collection of essays edited by Bruce Bawer.
Summary
This volume compiles essays focused on gay political issues, featuring contributions from:
- Bruce Bawer
- John W. Berresford
- David Boaz
- Stephen H. Chapman
- Mel Dahl
- Yaakov Levado
- David Link
- Carolyn Lochhead
- Daniel Mendelsohn
- Stephen H. Miller
- James P. Pinkerton
- Jonathan Rauch
- Thomas H. Stahel
- Andrew Sullivan
- Paul Varnell
- Norah Vincent
- John Weir
Publication history
The anthology Beyond Queer was released in 1996 by Free Press, which operates under the Simon & Schuster umbrella.
Reception
At the 9th Lambda Literary Awards, Beyond Queer was recognized as a finalist in the nonfiction anthology category. The publication Booklist listed it among 1996’s "outstanding anthologies," highlighting that it marks "the conclusion of radical predominance in gay politics and culture" and introduces "a practical and democratic perspective on gay matters." Ron Hayes of The Palm Beach Post characterized the work as "complex, unsettling and thought provoking," underscoring its role in broadening awareness of political plurality within the gay community.
In contrast, Joseph Bottum writing for the Weekly Standard criticized the collection for an insufficient grasp of the traditions under discussion, implying that contributors desire advantages without accepting the corresponding obligations.