Contributions

  • Lewin, Ellen. - Contributor
  • Leap, William. - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Wiley-Blackwell, Malden, MA, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

96,000 words, Guess

Page Count

384 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiveoutpublicreinven00lewi
  • ISBN-101405191023
  • ISBN-139781405191029
  • ISBN-139781405191012
  • ISBN-101405191015
and 6 more
  • Goodreads6173108', '6173107
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008051205
  • OCLC Control Number276995756
  • Better World Books9781405191012
  • Better World Books9781405191029
  • Open LibraryOL22696240M

Classifications

  • DDC306.76/60973
  • LCCHQ75.5 .O935 2009
  • LCCHQ75.5.O935 2009

Description

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. This book 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; and 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"

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Out in public: reinventing lesbian/gay anthropology in a globalizing worldWiley-Blackwell2009-01-01

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