In Love and Abolition: The Social Life of Black Queer Performance, Alison Rose Reed unravels the intricate relationship between love, intimacy, and the struggles for queer liberation. Positioned at the intersection of critical theory, queer studies, and abolitionist thought, Reed embarks on an intellectual journey that illuminates the emancipatory potential of love as a catalyst for radical transformations in society. With its meticulous blend of deep theoretical analysis and powerful personal narratives, this book represents a significant contribution to the burgeoning field of queer theorizing. Reed deftly weaves together diverse threads of theory and illuminating personal narratives to effectively illustrate the entangled concepts of love and liberation. Drawing on an impressive array of interdisciplinary sources, Love and Abolition provides a much-needed conversation about affective relations as an oppositional strategy against state-sponsored forces of capture and terror.
At the core of Reed's work lies a profound commitment to challenging the...
