Why Marriage?: The History Shaping Today's Debate over Gay Equality

by George Chauncey

Hardcover, 2004

Call number

A HIST MOD

Language

English

Tags

CHECKED, A HIST MOD, +History, +Modern History, ***Nonfiction, **Adult Nonfiction, *Adult, relationship - marriage, social issue - marriage equality

Description

Why Marriage? is a tour de force of historical analysis and explanation, essential for anyone eager to understand current political arguments. Los Angeles Times Book Review

Genres

Subjects

Gay rights United States
Homophobia United states
Same-sex marriage Law and legislation United States
Same-sex marriage United States

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