Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture

David A. Gerstner

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Routledge
08 April 2011

Regional studies; Humanities; Cultural studies; Gender studies, gender groups; Gay & Lesbian studies

The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture covers gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (GLBTQ) life and culture post-1945, with a strong international approach to the subject.

The scope of the work is extremely comprehensive, with entries falling into the broad categories of Dance, Education, Film, Health, Homophobia, the Internet, Literature, Music, Performance, and Politics. Slang is also covered. The international contributors come from a wide array of backgrounds: scholars, journalists, artists, doctors, scientists, lawyers, activists, and an enormous range of ideologies and points of view are represented. Major entries provide in-depth information and consider the intellectual and cultural implications of their subjects in a global context. Information is completely up-to-date, including full coverage and analysis of such current or ongoing issues as same-sex marriage/civil union and the international AIDS epidemic. Additionally, there are important appendices covering international sodomy laws and archival institutions, which will be of great value to researchers. The Encyclopedia is fully cross-referenced and many entries carry a bibliography. Where possible internet references have been given and there is a full index.

The combination of its wide scope, determined international coverage and appendices make the Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture a uniquely ambitious work and an extremely rich source of information. It is a priority addition for all libraries serving scholars and students with an interest in GLBTQ culture, history and politics across the disciplines.

Edited by: David A. Gerstner
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 43mm
Weight: 1.383kg
ISBN: 9780415569668
ISBN 10: 0415569664
Pages: 784
Publication Date: 08 April 2011
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David A. Gerstner is Professor of Cinema Studies, Department of Media Culture, City University of New York, College of Staten Island, USA.

Reviews for Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture

This Encyclopedia ranges widely, thematically and internationally, and is bang up to dat, even expatiating on such ongoing issues as same-sex marriage/civil partnerships or unions, and on the new global plague of AIDS. - Reference Reviews '...a worthy addition to queer studies collections in large public and all academic libraries' - Library Journal This title will be worth the investment for public and academic libraries that seek broad coverage in queer issues - Library Journal Thematically arranged categories allow for productive browsing across subjects approached from an international perspective - Booklist This unique, well-executed volume will appeal to general readers interested in popular culture and scholars in academic disciplines like sociology and queer studies...Highly recommended - Choice