Lesbian and Gay Studies by Theo Sandfort ; Judith Schuyf ; Jeffrey Weeks ; Jan Willem Duyvendak

Lesbian and Gay Studies

Theo Sandfort ; Judith Schuyf ; Jeffrey Weeks ; Jan Willem Duyvendak

This timely book seeks to demonstrate the coherence of lesbian and gay studies. It introduces the reader to the principal inter-disciplinary approaches in the field and critically assesses their strengths and weaknesses whilst asking: What is lesbian and gay studies? When did it emerge? And what are its achievements and research agenda?

The gay and lesbian movement has emerged as a major political and cultural force. It poses a series of far reaching questions about the organization of identity, the operation of power and the limits of tolerance. Lesbian and Gay Studies has emerged as a vital and enriching field.


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ISBN 9780761954187
Genre Lesbian Studies
Publication Date 05-Sep-00
Publisher Sage Publications, Inc
Editor Jan Willem Duyvendak; Theo Sandfort; Judith Schuyf; Jeffrey Weeks
Format Trade Paperback
No. of Pages 288
Language English
Rating NotRated
Editor Jan Willem Duyvendak; Theo Sandfort; Judith Schuyf; Jeffrey Weeks
BookID 6753

Author: LFWBooks