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| Why Marriage: The History Shaping Today's Debate Over Gay Equality | 
 enlarge | Author: George Chauncey
Publisher: Basic Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 79826
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0465009581
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9780465009589
ASIN: 0465009581
Publication Date: December 12, 2005
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Product Description
Angry debate over gay marriage has divided the nation as no other issue since the Vietnam War. Why has marriage suddenly emerged as the most explosive issue in the gay struggle for equality? At times it seems to have come out of nowhere-but in fact it has a history. George Chauncey offers an electrifying analysis of the history of the shifting attitudes of heterosexual Americans toward gay people, from the dramatic growth in acceptance to the many campaigns against gay rights that form the background to today's demand for a constitutional amendment. Chauncey illuminates what's at stake for both sides of this contentious debate in this essential book for gay and straight readers alike.
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 Terrific September 17, 2004
10 out of 15 found this review helpful
A riveting analysis of the question of gay marriage that casts light on both its social and historical implications, placing the gay rights movement in the context of comparable 20th century movements defending and promoting the rights of blacks and women.
Wonderful context setting for current struggle September 2, 2004
5 out of 12 found this review helpful
As an activist, I agree with the author that we must understand our history in order to fully grasp what is currently going on. The book gives a snapshot of the various changes in society that have brought us to this momentous time.
A history of how marriage became a key goal in GLBT politics February 8, 2005
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is an extraordinary exploration of the history of the modern Queer rights movement, and how same-sex marriage came to be a central issue in the past few years.
Chauncey writes history with the skill of a good novelist; the book flows brilliantly. Should be mandatory reading for every college student, legislator and judge in the country.
Im getting married! January 31, 2006
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
i am getting married to my girlfriend of 4 years, and last night was our engagement party. we had 65 friends and family celebrating our big-fat lesbian wedding. it was wonderful. marriage is so important in the collective coming out process - it legitimizes our relationship, recognizes us as a serious, devoted couple, and gives us an opportunity to have a fantastic party. I am giving the book to all the members of my family, and people in my wedding party to help educate and enlighten everyone on the history and significance of marriage and how it is not a privilege, but a right for everyone.
 Effective and concise June 9, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is a really good run down of gay history leading up to the gay marriage issue of today. It is concise, easy to read and a great history lesson for those not too familiar with gay history. I would definitely recommend it for those who are not too familiar with the issues surrounding the gay marriage issue-and leading up to it.
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