understanding-non-monogamies

Routledge research in gender and society #23

by barker-meg-langdridge-darren

Used book in good condition, due to its age it could contain normal signs of use

Genres: Nonfiction, Polyamory, Psychology, Relationships, LGBT, Queer, Sociology

Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

Reviews

[Miri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was interesting, but not as scientifically rigorous as I'd hoped. Some of the essays seemed too jargony and academic to have much relevance to people's actual poly lives.

[The Gay Optimist (Chris- He/Him) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This curation of anecdotes, research, & interviews provide some valuable insights into the range of non-monogamies. A great introduction for anyone unfamiliar with the intracisies and complexities of navigating social, legal, cultural, & personal aspects of being non-monogamous. This book really dives deep into topics such as Asexuality and Polyamory, or Disability & Non-Monogamy. Even detailing the social dynamics and unspoken rules between different non-monogamous communities. How they resist, challenge, maintain, or contribute to the larger culture and community of Non-Monogamy. Barker & Langdridge finish the book on a positively charged outlook on non-monogamies as they are not necessarily rejecting monogamy- but rather rejecting Mononormativity.

[Neighborhood Review · Rating 1 out of 5]

Trash.

[el · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was too old to find insightful

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

ILL
same editors as Contemporary Perspectives Sadomasochism: Safe, Sane and Consensual


dense but worth it

[Stephen Cranney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This area sorely lacks rigorous quantitative analysis.