Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to America

by Michael Nava and Robert Dawidoff

Book Overview

Argues that gay rights are an essential part of our individual liberties and that the assault on these rights by the religious right threatens everyone's liberties, and suggests that primary constitutional principles are at stake.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031210443X
• ISBN13: 9780312104436
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Still a great introduction to Gay Rights

This remains one of the best books on Gay Civil Rights, even though it was written over a decade ago - and much indeed has transpired since. The authors place the question of equal rights for GLBT persons in the broader spectrum of American Civil Rights. Consequently, the book and the arguments set forth so cogently therein retain vitality, even though it was written well before Lawrence v. Texas was decided.

Very Informative/Useful Information

I think that this book is a must for anyone writing a paper on Homosexuality, Homophobia, or Gay Rights. The authors do an excellent job at debuking many stereotypes found it America. They are obviously extremely emotionally involved in the struggle for gay rights and they display their emotion excessively in this book. Maybe even to a point of indulgence, but it still is greatly helpful, so 4 Stars.

Outstanding Book

This is one of the most thought-provoking books on any "morality" subject that I have ever read. The authors are very clear in explaining the difference between 'special' vs. 'equal' rights. It is unfortunate that the audience for this book will be almost exclusively gay. It is one that EVERYONE should read. If you buy it, pass it on to a friend. If you have straight friends, buy them a copy, ask them to read it, and tell you what they think. After all, it's not that expensive, and maybe they'll even understand you better!

A must read

I am so happy to have found this book. The authors have done an outstanding job of presenting and explaining the issues of Gay rights versus special rights. This book does a great service to people who are interested in understanding why the U.S government and Fundamentalist right are so opposed to extending civil liberties to all citizens. Very concise and thought provoking. I loved it! Thanks to the authors for finally explaining the real issues behind gay equality.