It's a Queer World : Deviant Adventures in Pop Culture

by John Dececco Phd

Other authorsMark Simpson
Paperback, 1999

Status

Available

Call number

HQ76.G7 S55

Genres

Collection

Your library

Publication

Harrington Park Press (1999), Edition: 1st, Paperback, 230 pages

Description

A look at heterosexual institutions from a homosexual perspective. The author raises questions about identity and culture through an examination of, for instance, stag nights, football matches, shopping malls, the Royal Tournament, male comedy duos, EuroDisney, package holidays, bingo and boxing.

User reviews

LibraryThing member wrichard
A series of essays forming an entertaining romp around sex-related behaviour at the turn of the century.

Subjects

Gay culture Great Britain
Gay men Great Britain Social life and customs
Gay men's writings, English
Gays in popular culture Great Britain

Language

English

Physical description

230 p.; 8.2 inches

ISBN

1560239506 / 9781560239505

Local notes

OCLC = 109
0 local

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