Joshua Horton

Joshua Horton is an Instructor in the English department at Arizona State University (ASU). He holds a Ph.D. in postmodern and contemporary American literature, critical theory, and sexuality studies. His research focuses on intersections of gender, sex, and sexuality in punk music, culture, and literature.

Education:

• PhD in English Literature, Arizona State University
• MA in English Literature, Pittsburg State University
• BA in English Literature, Missouri Southern State University

Research Interests: Horton’s work bridges literary criticism, queer theory, and cultural studies, particularly examining punk subcultures, trans* identities, and postcolonial narratives. His expertise includes 20th- and 21st-century American, British, and LGBTQ literature.

Publications: Recent articles explore Kathy Acker’s avant-garde influences, trans* subcultural production, and gender dynamics in Neil Gaiman’s fiction. These works highlight themes of identity, cultural ephemera, and queer resistance.

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