The Reification of Desire should be a required book in any library collection that supports research in the fields of queer theory, gender studies, cultural studies, and Marxist-based literary theory. Floyd’s clear style and efficient prose make the book ideal for advanced undergraduate courses and graduate seminars that examine the relationship between sexuality and culture, especially in an American context. As his first published monograph, The Reification of Desire establishes Kevin Floyd as an innovative voice in philosophical and cultural debates on sexuality and desire.