Review of: Asli Zengin, Violent Intimacies: The Trans Everyday and The Making of an Urban World. Duke University Press 2024, 271 P. ISBN: 9781478025627 | Synapse
January 18, 2026Open Access
Review of: Asli Zengin, Violent Intimacies: The Trans Everyday and The Making of an Urban World. Duke University Press 2024, 271 P. ISBN: 9781478025627
Key Points
This review examines Asli Zengin's insights on the intersections of violence, identity, and urban life.
Analysis of the book's central themes and arguments
Discussion of the author's perspective on trans identities
Evaluation of the societal implications presented in the work
Highlights the complexity of trans experiences in urban settings
Emphasizes the role of violence in shaping social interactions
Suggests that understanding these dynamics can inform broader social issues
Abstract
Book review of: Asli Zengin, Violent Intimacies: The Trans Everyday and The Making of an Urban World. Duke University Press 2024, 271 P. ISBN: 9781478025627