20th-Century Queer American History Reader

The 20th Century Queer American History Reader is an innovative resource designed to guide scholars, students, and enthusiasts through the field of queer studies. This reader serves as a guide to exploring both queer history and the ongoing narrative of LGBTQ+ experiences.
At the heart of this reader is a curated collection of detailed guides to various queer archives throughout the United States and the greater Boston area. These summaries provide essential insights into each archive's holdings, special collections, and unique materials, making it easier to locate and access pivotal documents and artifacts that chronicle the queer community's history.
Accompanying this guide is a queer history timeline. This feature allows users to highlight the critical periods, events and milestones that have shaped the queer movement. From the early days of advocacy to recent legislative victories and cultural achievements, the timeline offers a structured and engaging way to understand the evolution of queer rights and identities. Moreover, 20th Century Queer American History Reader includes an extensive compilation of secondary sources encompassing a wide array of scholarly works and interpretations of queer history.

Info autore

Sam Hurwitz, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, United States of America.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: Samuel Hurwitz (Editore)
• Editore: Oldenbourg
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 14.10.2025
• EAN: 9783111557489
• ISBN: 978-3-11-155748-9
• Pagine: 55
• Illustrazioni: 9 b/w and 5 col. ill.
• Serie: Tiny Topic Readers Humanities
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia; USA, Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Gender Studies, History, Geschlechterforschung, LGBTQ+, HIS037030 HISTORY / Modern / General, HIS037070 HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, Queer History, HIS036060 HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, HIS066000 HISTORY / LGBTQ+, HIS036000 HISTORY / United States / General, LGBT-Geschichte