Gay and lesbian communities the world over / Rita J. Simon and Alison Brooks.

Author/creator Simon, Rita J., 1931-
Other author Brooks, Alison, 1985-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLanham, MD : Lexington Books,
Descriptionxii, 159 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Gay people.
Lesbians.
Homosexuality--History.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects.

SeriesThe world over ; 13th v.
Contents Introduction -- Legal status of gays and lesbians -- Christianity and homosexuality -- Judaism and homosexuality -- Islam and homosexuality -- Hinduism, Buddhism, and homosexuality -- Homosexuality in ancient Greece and Rome -- Homosexuality during the middle ages -- Early africa and homosexuality -- Portrayal of gays and lesbians in the arts -- Early psychology and homosexuality -- Tearoom trade -- The mattachine society and New York city's Stonewall Inn : country studies -- Canada -- United States -- Argentina -- Brazil -- Great Britain -- France -- Germany -- Italy -- Sweden -- Hungary -- Poland -- Russia -- Israel -- Egypt -- Iran -- Nigeria -- South Africa -- India -- China -- Japan -- Australia -- Gay and lesbian adoption -- Concluding comments.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009039586
ISBN9780739143643 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780739143667 (electronic)

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