Poisoned Ivy

Lesbian and gay academics all over the country are subjected to homophobic personal slights, harassment, and discrimination. How do they cope, and what kinds of actions can promote positive change? This book tells the author's story and reports on the experiences of some 300 lesbian and gay academics with at least 15 years in their profession.A startling look at the way academia opens its arms to gay and lesbian scholarship but not to gay and lesbian scholars