Queer America: A People's GLBT History of the United States (New Press People's History)
by Vicki L. Eaklor
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Perhaps no topic today is politically more divisive than homosexuality, particularly when it is coupled with the deeply rooted concept of civil rights. This work focuses on 20th/21st- century U. S. history as it pertains to GLBT history. Major issues and events such as the Stonewall riot, Don't Ask, Don't Tell in the military, same-sex marriage, gay rights, gay pride, organizations and alliances, AIDS, and legal battles and court cases are discussed. Also included are sidebars highlighting show more major debates, legal landmarks and key individuals. A timeline and further reading sections concluding ea show lessTags
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Vicki L. Eaklor is Professor of History at Alfred University.
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- Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, History, LGBTQ+, General Nonfiction
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- 306.760973 — Society, Government, and Culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Sexual relations Sexual orientation, transgender identity, intersexuality History, geographic treatment, biography North America United States
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- HQ76.3 .U5 .E35 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Sexual life Homosexuality. Lesbianism
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