Routledge Concrete and Dust: Mapping Sexual Terrains of LA

Explore the complex relationship between geography and identity in Concrete and Dust: Mapping the Sexual Terrains of Los Angeles. This work from the Innovative Ethnographies series examines the performative nature of sexualized identity within Hollywood and the surrounding valleys. It provides a deep look into the people living in the underbelly of the city and how sexual agency is mapped through both the body and human consciousness. This book contributes to the evolving field of ethnography by utilizing the cultural turn in research methods. It incorporates sensuous scholarship, which includes visual, aural, and sensory texts to create a multi-dimensional study. While Hollywood is a frequent subject in critical cultural theory, this text offers a unique perspective on the sexual geographies of the Los Angeles area. It is an essential read for those interested in anthropology, sociology, and the ways sensory experiences shape our understanding of urban environments and social identity.