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Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality

Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality

Hardcover

Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Move

Dictionaries & EncyclopediasGeneral Gender Studies

ISBN10: 1538150441
ISBN13: 9781538150443
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: Apr 15 2022
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

The history of same-sex attraction and love is relevant to many aspects of history, including its social, religious, and political dimensions. The Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality provides a comprehensive survey of same-sex relations from ancient China and Greece to the contemporary world. The book covers religious traditions that have tolerated or had a role for same-sex relations, to those that have condemned it and called for punishment. The legal treatment of homosexuality, and the development in the modern world of a gay rights movements, are central areas of focus. In addition, there are a number of entries for specific countries and regions that provides concise summaries of how same-sex relations have been understood and treated around the globe. Court decisions and emerging norms in international law are also covered.

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General Gender Studies