Coming Out: Homosexual Politics in Britain from the Nineteenth Century to the Present
by Jeffrey Weeks
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A compelling and comprehensive account of British LGBT lives from the late 1800s to the present day, written by a leading authority. Essential for anyone interested in LGBT issues. Originally published to great acclaim in 1977 as a pioneering study of gay and lesbian lives, this classic prizewinning title is newly reissued in a revised and updated edition at a time when LGBT issues are a matter of national importance. As a gay activist and campaigner, Jeffrey Weeks has been on the frontline show more of the fight for equality for decades. show lessTags
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Jeffrey Weeks is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at London South Bank University.
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The Guardian Book of the Day (2016-11-05)
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- Original publication date
- 1979
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- Genres
- Sociology, Nonfiction, LGBTQ+, Anthropology, General Nonfiction, History, Sexuality and Gender Studies
- DDC/MDS
- 301.41 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Sociology and anthropology Formerly: Social structure
- LCC
- HQ76.8 .G7 .W43 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Sexual life Homosexuality. Lesbianism
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- Languages
- English
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- ISBNs
- 4
