Time Binds: Queer Temporalities, Queer Histories (Perverse Modernities: A Series Edited by Jack Halberstam and Lisa Lowe)

"Time Binds: Queer Temporalities, Queer Histories" by Elizabeth Freeman is a compelling exploration that challenges conventional narratives in queer theory by intertwining temporal and sexual dissonance. Published as part of the Perverse Modernities series on November 29, 2010, this groundbreaking work delves into the embodied and erotic aspects of writing history. Freeman critiques the focus on loss and trauma in queer theory, instead emphasizing bodily pleasure in the experience of time. Through her analysis of queer literature, film, video, and art, she uncovers "queer asynchronies" that defy traditional and Marxist historiography. The book introduces concepts such as chrononormativity, temporal drag, and erotohistoriography, offering transformative insights into how the past interacts with the present. Ideal for college-level readers, "Time Binds" is a vital resource for those interested in gender equality and racial justice, urging a rethinking of historical consciousness through an erotic lens. This thought-provoking work invites readers to consider how queer histories are shaped by the politics of time.