Who's Who: In Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History from World War II to Present Day

By Robert Aldrich

Book Overview

First published in 2004. First published in 2004. With subjects drawm from politics, the arts and popular culture, Who's Who in Contemporray Gay & Lesbian History, includes 500 entries from a large team of expert international contributors. The geographical scope takes in the whole of the Western world. Includes fascinating information about little-known figures as well as cult icons from World War II to the present day.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415253705
• ISBN13: 9780415253703
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent history detail

I found this book to be very detailed. This would be a great resource for anyone researching lgbt history and key people for a presentation.

very interesting book, but.....

Although this is a very interesting and useful book, almost of all entries are so-called "the westerners" with a few exceptions ; e.g. Mishima Yukio. And I don't understand the reason why the editors included "Anita Bryant" in the book. I think she is suitable to be listed in "Who's Who in Contemporary Homophobic-syndrome patients". Or the editors meant she also is a kind of "self-abhorrent homosexual" like Sanctus Paulus...