Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality
Seiten
2022
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Second Edition
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-1-5381-5044-3 (ISBN)
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-1-5381-5044-3 (ISBN)
The history of same-sex attraction and love is relevant to many aspects of history, including its social, religious, and political dimensions. The Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality provides a comprehensive survey of same-sex relations from ancient China and Greece to the contemporary world. The book covers religious traditions that have tolerated or had a role for same-sex relations, to those that have condemned it and called for punishment. The legal treatment of homosexuality, and the development in the modern world of a gay rights movements, are central areas of focus. In addition, there are a number of entries for specific countries and regions that provides concise summaries of how same-sex relations have been understood and treated around the globe. Court decisions and emerging norms in international law are also covered.
Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries on important historical figures, philosophic, artistic, and literary treatments of same-sex love, historical terms, and contemporary events. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about homosexuality.
Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries on important historical figures, philosophic, artistic, and literary treatments of same-sex love, historical terms, and contemporary events. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about homosexuality.
Brent L. Pickett is a professor of political science and dean at the University of Wyoming. He has also served as a visiting professor at institutions in China, Germany, and the Republic of Georgia.
Editor’s ForewordJon Woronoff
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Bibliography
About the Author
Erscheinungsdatum | 08.10.2021 |
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Reihe/Serie | Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series |
Verlagsort | Lanham, MD |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 161 x 227 mm |
Gewicht | 721 g |
Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies | |
ISBN-10 | 1-5381-5044-1 / 1538150441 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-5381-5044-3 / 9781538150443 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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