Spanning the parochial South Wales Valleys of the forties and fifties, London's swinging sixties and politically turbulent seventies, the hedonistic heights of eighties San Francisco, overshadowed by the AIDS epidemic, and revolutionary modern- day Cuba, Between Worlds is an informative, moving and intimate history.
This comprehensive analysis delves into the transformations of British sexual life from 1800 to the present, highlighting significant historical shifts. The fourth edition is fully updated, incorporating key new developments that enrich the discourse on sex, politics, and society. It serves as an essential resource for readers interested in history, sociology, and critical sexuality studies, solidifying its status as a classic in the field.
The definitive history of the LGBT community's struggle for equality. A compelling and comprehensive account of British LGBT lives from the late 1800s to the present day, written by a leading authority.
The book examines significant societal transformations since 1945, highlighting shifts from welfarism to individual empowerment, including the impact of globalization and the introduction of the pill. It challenges cultural pessimism by asserting that these changes reflect a world shaped by human agency and progress, emphasizing the positive outcomes of such developments.
Is there a gay gene? Do we have the right to operate on hermaphrodite children? Gay, straight, bisexual, transsexualthe world is changing for sexual minorities. In some countries, the battle for sexual equality is bearing fruit in non-discriminatory legislation; in many others, gay people risk long prison sentences or even, as in Saudi Arabia or Iran, the death penalty. The No-Nonsense Guide to Sexual Diversity surveys the hidden history and geography of sexually unconventional behavior. And it explores the reasons behind the war being waged against sexual non-conformists by religious fundamentalists, be they Christian, Muslim or Hindu. This guide also contains an indispensable country-by-country survey of the laws affecting sexual minorities.
Covers the basic geometry of two and three-dimensional spaces. This work includes experiments to determine the true shape of the universe and contains illustrated examples and exercises that teach mind-expanding ideas. It explains how radiation remaining from the big bang may reveal the actual shape of the universe. schovat popis
Exploring the interplay between social dynamics and sexual identity, this volume compiles key contributions from the 1994 British Sociological Association conference. It addresses theoretical advancements and contemporary issues, including the impact of AIDS on community and identity, as well as evolving notions of intimacy. By examining value conflicts and cultural anxieties, the book seeks to enrich discussions on sexuality, making a notable contribution to the sociological discourse.
An indispensible introduction to the sociology of sexuality, discussing its cultural and socio-historical construction, its relationship with power and the State's involvement in its rationalisation and regulation.
