Lost Prophet - The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin

Informationen zum Autor John D'Emilio is professor emeritus of history and gender and women's studies at University of Illinois at Chicago. A Guggenheim Fellow and a pioneer in the field of gay and lesbian studies, he is the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books, including Sexual Politics, Sexual Communities and Intimate Matters , which was cited in Justice Anthony Kennedy's opinion in Lawrence v. Texas , the 2003 Supreme Court case overturning US anti-sodomy laws. Both are also published by the University of Chicago Press. Klappentext A biographical tour de force on one of the 20th century's bravest civil rights champions. Critically heralded American historian D'Emilio brings Bayard Rustin out of the shadows of the past to tell the story of a man who was a victim of homophobic prejudice.A biographical tour de force on one of the 20th century's bravest civil rights champions. Critically heralded American historian D'Emilio brings Bayard Rustin out of the shadows of the past to tell the story of a man who was a victim of homophobic prejudice.

Product details

• Authors: D&apos, John D'Emilio, John D''emilio, D'Emilio John, John Emilio
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.03.2012
• EAN: 9780226142692
• ISBN: 978-0-226-14269-2
• No. of pages: 592
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 230 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; USA, Ethnic Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, United States of America, USA, Civil rights & citizenship, Gay Studies (Gay Men), SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Black & Asian Studies, Civics and citizenship, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General