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The Deviant'S War: The Homosexual Vs. The United States Of America
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Finalist For The 2021 Pulitzer Prize In History. Instant New York Times Best Seller.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. Winner Of The 2021 Randy Shilts Award For Gay Nonfiction. One Of The Washington Post'S Top 50 Nonfiction Books Of 2020.From A Young Harvard And Cambridgetrained Historian, The Secret History Of The Fight For Gay Rights That Began A Generation Before Stonewall.In 1957, Frank Kameny, A Rising Astronomer Working For The U.S. Defense Department In Hawaii, Received A Summons To Report Immediately To Washington, D.C. The Pentagon Had Reason To Believe He Was A Homosexual, And After A Series Of Humiliating Interviews, Kameny, Like Countless Gay Men And Women Before Him, Was Promptly Dismissed From His Government Job. Unlike Many Others, Though, Kameny Fought Back.Based On Firsthand Accounts, Recently Declassified Fbi Records, And Forty Thousand Personal Documents, Eric Cervini'S The Deviant'S War Unfolds Over The Course Of The 1960S, As The Mattachine Society Of Washington, The Group Kameny Founded, Became The First Organization To Protest The Systematic Persecution Of Gay Federal Employees. It Traces The Forgotten Ties That Bound Gay Rights To The Black Freedom Movement, The New Left, Lesbian Activism, And Trans Resistance. Above All, It Is A Story Of America (And Washington) At A Cultural And Sexual Crossroads; Of Shocking, Byzantine Public Battles With Congress; Of Fbi Informants; Murder; Betrayal; Sex; Love; And Ultimately Victory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Deviant's War'? A: 'The Deviant's War' explores the secret history of the fight for gay rights in America, focusing on the efforts of Frank Kameny and the Mattachine Society in the 1960s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Deviant's War' is Eric Cervini, a historian educated at Harvard and Cambridge.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners interested in gay rights history? A: Yes, 'The Deviant's War' is accessible for beginners and provides a thorough introduction to the history of the gay rights movement in America.
- Q: What awards has 'The Deviant's War' received? A: 'The Deviant's War' is a finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in History and won the 2021 Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Deviant's War'? A: 'The Deviant's War' is available in hardcover format, making it durable and suitable for collectors.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Deviant's War' contains 512 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the fight for gay rights, the connections to the Black Freedom Movement, and the cultural conflicts of the 1960s.
- Q: When was 'The Deviant's War' published? A: 'The Deviant's War' was published on June 2, 2020.
- Q: Is there any illustrated content in the book? A: 'The Deviant's War' is classified as an illustrated edition, which may include images or other visual aids to enhance the narrative.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a well-researched and engaging narrative that combines historical facts with personal accounts, making it both informative and compelling.