Books by Jane Gallop

Jane Gallop explores how disability and aging are commonly understood to undermine one's sense of self and challenges narratives that register the decline of bodily potential and ability as nothing but an experience of loss.

What does it mean to always be a potential photographic subject, and what does this teach us about photography and the family? Photography is usually written about from the point of view of either the photographer or the viewer. This book offers a perspective of the photographed subject.

Anecdote and theory have diametrically opposed connotations: humorous versus serious, specific versus general, trivial versus overarching, short versus grand. This title cuts through these oppositions to produce theory with a sense of humor, theorizing which honors the uncanny detail of lived experience.

Tells the story of how and why the author was charged with sexual harassment, and what resulted from the accusations. It uses her personal experience to offer an analysis of trends in sexual harassment policy, and to pose questions regarding teaching and sex, feminism and knowledge. It is aimed at those interested in these issues.