Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-397) and index.
Contents:
Becoming peculiar, 1830-1852 -- A peculiar race with peculiar institutions, 1847-1874 -- The problems of (Mormon) empire, 1874-1896 -- Resignifying Mormon peculiarity, 1890-1945 -- A thoroughly American institution, 1936-1962 -- Making Mormon peculiarity colorblind, 1960-1982 -- Polygamy, or, the racial politics of marriage as fredom -- Coda : what Mormonism can tell us about critical theory.
Summary:
"K. Mohrman offers a powerful rethinking of Mormonism and its place in U.S. history, culture, and politics, arguing that Mormon peculiarity is a potent expression of U.S. exceptionalism. Exceptionally Queer ultimately shows how discussions of Mormonism in this country have been and continue to be central to ideas of what it means to be American"-- Provided by publisher.
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