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Social Text covers a broad spectrum of social and cultural phenomena, applying the latest interpretive methods to the world at large. A daring and controversial leader in the field of cultural studies, the journal consistently focuses attention on questions of gender, sexuality, race, and the environment, publishing key works by the most influential social and cultural theorists. As a journal at the forefront of cultural theory, Social Text invites provocative interviews and challenging articles from emerging critical voices. Each issue breaks new ground in the debates about postcolonialism, postmodernism, and popular culture.

Special issues include

"The Ends of War" (#91)
—Patrick Deer, special issue editor

"The Perils of Academic Freedom" (#90)
—Malini Johar Schueller and Ashley Dawson, special issue editors

"The Border Next Door: New York Migraciones" (#88)
—Carlos Ulises Decena and Margaret Gray, special issue editors

"Edward Said: A Memorial Issue" (#87)
—Patrick Deer, Gyan Prakash, and Ella Shohat, special issue editors

"What's Queer about Queer Studies Now?" (#84/85)
—David L. Eng, Judith Halberstam, and José Esteban Muñoz, special issue editors

"Surveillance" (#83)
—Richard Maxwell, special issue editor

"Global Cities of the South" (#81)
—Ashley Dawson and Brent Hayes Edwards, special issue editors

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