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Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement (American Social and Political Movements of the 20th Century),Used
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Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides a new narrative history of U.S. gay and lesbian activism, drawing on primary research in the field and the best scholarship on the history of the gay and lesbian movement.Focusing on four decades of social, cultural, and political change in the second half of the twentieth century, Stein examines the changing agendas, beliefs, strategies, and vocabularies of a movement that encompassed diverse actions, campaigns, ideologies, and organizations. From the homophile activism of the 1950s and 1960s, through the rise of gay liberation and lesbian feminism in the 1970s, to the multicultural and AIDS activist movements of the 1980s, Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides a strong foundation for understanding gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer politics today.Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides a short, accessible overview of an important and transformational struggle for social change, highlighting key individuals and events, influential groups and networks, strong alliances and coalitions, difficult challenges and obstacles, major successes and failures, and the movements lasting effects on the country. This volume will be valued by everyone interested in gay and lesbian history, the history of social movements, and the history of the United States.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement'? A: The book provides a narrative history of U.S. gay and lesbian activism, examining social, cultural, and political changes over four decades.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement' is Marc Stein.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers diverse actions, campaigns, ideologies, and organizations within the gay and lesbian movement from the 1950s to the 1980s.
- Q: When was 'Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement' published? A: The book was published on May 17, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in Good condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement' have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in social movements? A: Yes, it is valuable for anyone interested in gay and lesbian history and the history of social movements in the United States.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.
- Q: Does this book provide insights into contemporary LGBTQ+ politics? A: Yes, it offers a foundation for understanding current gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer politics.