Great Events from History: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Events 1848 - 2006

by Salem Press (Editor)

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Events selects events that help to mark the definition of "gender," the emergence of social, cultural, and political movements, and the struggles to gain civil rights. In some cases, one event represents and offers discussion of many. For example, the article on Illinois becoming the first state to abolish its laws against consensual homosexual acts in 1961 also discusses the effect of this action on other states. In particular, essays also include "see also" cross-references to related articles within the set.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, LGBT

785 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2006

About the author

Salem Press publishes award-winning reference works in literary, historical, legal and scientific areas.