The Life and Letters of Gay Rights Pioneer Franklin Kameny
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Köp båda 2 för 590 krA truly remarkable story of a born activist.--New York Journal of Books What a joy to read--and in some cases reread.--Journal of the History of Sexuality Based on the compelling testimony Long uncovers, a convincing case could be made that Kameny's name should be uttered in the same breath as Harvey Milk's.--Brian Bromberger, Bay Area Reporter Through these letters, editor Michael G. Long presents a coherent narrative of Kameny's battles for gay and lesbian equality.--The Gay and Lesbian Review A lively look at the life of a civil rights hero, as revealed by his letters. . . . This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the gay rights movement.--Publishers Weekly Michael Long has edited a compelling, important, and fascinating collection of letters from one of the American gay movement's most influential and stubborn activists. . . . The letters are a joy to read.--Craig Loftin, California State University, Fullerton The LGBT movement has been blessed with an amazing array of passionate, provocative, colorful, dedicated, and sometimes infuriating women and men. Frank Kameny is certainly one of the most important. Michael Long's magnificent book captures the breadth of the movement and the specificity of Kameny's life and importance.--Michael Bronski, Harvard University Thanks to Long's fine exposition in the introduction to Gay is Good and his subtly crafted assemblage of Kameny's letters, more individuals, both young and old, can dive in and see not only a brother in arms but also the very definition of an individual who came from humble beginnings to rise up, experience injustice in the world, and fight his entire life to change it.--Lambda Literary The nation's interpreters of our collective and diverse histories would do well to give Michael G. Long's Gay is Good a thorough reading.--Washington History
Michael G. Long is the author and editor of several books on politics, religion, and civil rights. He is the editor, most recently, of Beyond Home Plate: Jackie Robinson on Life after Baseball.