Out in Public

Reinventing Lesbian / Gay Anthropology in a Globalizing World

William L Leap editor Ellen Lewin editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:9th Apr '09

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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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"

ISBN: 9781405191012

Dimensions: 244mm x 168mm x 25mm

Weight: 680g

384 pages