1st Edition
The New York Times Twentieth Century in Review The Gay Rights Movement
Edited By Vincent Samar
Copyright 2001
606 Pages
by
Routledge
This unique reference book compiles over 500 news stories, editorials, essays, and reviews taken from The New York Times that chronicle the legal, political, social, cultural, and personal evolution of gay rights throughout the 20th century. Among the century's many civil rights developments, the gay rights movement is unique in its origins, its goals, and its impact. For years gays and... Read more
Preface, Introduction, Part I. Gay Identity, Gay Culture, Part II. The Mainstream View, Part III. Organizing for Change, Part IV. The Arts, Part V. The Impact of AIDS, Part VI. Redefining the Family, Part VII. Homophobia and Intolerance, Part VIII. Law, Politics and Public Policy, Part IX. The International Scene, Subject Index, Byline Index
Biography
Vincent Samar
"Arranged in nine parts that reflect the concerns of gay men and lesbians (e.g. 'The Impact of AIDS' and 'Redefining the Family') and then chronologically within these sections, from 1927-2000. The volume includes a number of reviews of books, films and plays; many opinion columns, photos, and several long articles... The Subject Index and Byline Index. (is) extensive and accurate." -- Booklist/RBB
