Who's Who in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History Vol.2
Author | : Robert Aldrich |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 674 |
Release | : 2005-07-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134583133 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134583133 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Who's Who in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History: From World War II to the Present Day provides a comprehensive modern biographical survey of homosexuality in the Western world. Among those included are: * Controversial political activists - Peter Tatchell; Guy Hocquenghem; Harvey Milk * Pop icons - David Bowie; k d lang; Boy George * Groundbreaking artists, writers and filmmakers - Pier Paolo Pasolini; Derek Jarman; David Hockney * Intellectuals who have shaped and changed the modern understanding of sexuality - Michel Foucault; Simone de Beauvoir; Alfred Kinsey * Over 500 entries - clear, informative and enjoyable to read - build up a superbly thorough overview of gay and lesbian life in our time.