LGBTQ Americans in the U.S. Political System: An Encyclopedia of Activists, Voters, Candidates, and Officeholders [2 volumes]

by
Jason Piercesoneditor

Jason Pierceson, PhD, is professor of political science at the University of Illinois Springfield. His teaching, research, and writing focuses on public law, the legal and political issues relating to sexuality and gender, and political theory.

LGBTQ Americans in the U.S. Political System: An Encyclopedia of Activists, Voters, Candidates, and Officeholders [2 volumes]

20191130

ABC-CLIO

Pages 672
Topics ACT UP;Adoption by Gay Parents;Baldwin, Tammy;Frank, Barney;GLAAD;Hate Crimes;Lawrence v. Texas;Log Cabin Republicans;Milk, Harvey;Same-Sex Marriage;Politics, Law, and Government: Human Rights and Civil Liberties;LGBTQ Studies

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LGBTQ Americans in the U.S. Political System: An Encyclopedia of Activists, Voters, Candidates, and Officeholders [2 volumes]

Author(s): Jason Pierceson
Contributors: Pierceson, Jason;
Abstract:

This comprehensive sourcebook covers the evolution of LGBTQ engagement in American politics, from the emergence of gay rights as a political issue in the early 1970s to the present day, when LGBTQ issues occupy a prominent place in politics.


• Provides historical essays detailing the evolution of LGBTQ Americans in U.S. politics as voters, candidates, and officeholders

• Offers more than 250 reference entries of individuals, organizations, cultural forces, political issues, and legal decisions

• Presents primary documents of additional insight into major events, issues, and individuals associated with LGBTQ politics

• Features a chronology of events for at-a-glance coverage of the most important events in LGBTQ history

• Includes an appendix of LGBTQ organizations involved in politics
Editor(s): Pierceson, Jason;
SortTitle: lgbtq americans in the u.s. political system: an encyclopedia of activists, voters, candidates, and officeholders [2 volumes]
Author Info:
Jason Piercesoneditor

Jason Pierceson, PhD, is professor of political science at the University of Illinois Springfield. His teaching, research, and writing focuses on public law, the legal and political issues relating to sexuality and gender, and political theory.
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Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Pages: 672
Publication Date: 20191130

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