Out in public : reinventing lesbian/gay anthropology in a globalizing world /
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| Imprint: | Chichester, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. |
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| Description: | xii, 365 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Readings in engaged anthropology |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7714135 |
| Summary: | Out in Public addresses, and engages us in, the new and exciting directions in the emerging field of lesbian/gay anthropology. The authors offer a deep conversation about the meaning of sexuality, subjectivity and culture. Affirms the importance of recognizing gay and lesbian social issues within the arena of public anthropology Explores critical concerns of gay activism in a variety of global settings, from the U.S., the European Union, Singapore, Nigeria, India, Nicaragua, and Guadalajara Offers a unique focus on the politics of being gay and lesbian - in cross-cultural perspective Deals with broad-ranging issues that affect human sexuality and human rights globally Winner of the 2009 Ruth Benedict Prize in the category of "Best Anthology" |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 365 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781405191029 1405191023 9781405191012 1405191015 9781444310672 1444310674 |
