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How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization: The True and Heroic Story of How Gay Men Shaped the Modern World
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
J P Tarcher
Publication date
September 13, 2004
Pages
216
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781585423149
ISBN-10
1585423149
Dimensions
1 by 5.75 by 8.50 in.
Weight
0.90 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$19.95
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Provides a witty and irreverent cultural history of the customs, fashions, and key figures of gay life in the twentieth and early twenty-first century that explores the important contributions of gay men to American culture. 30,000 first printing.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: A shrewd and irreverent cultural history of the customs, fashions, and figures of gay life in the twentieth and the early twenty-first centuries-and how they have changed all of us for the better.
The "global queering" of America has been gradually shaping the way straight people talk, think, dress, and eat. Over the past fifty years, the line between what is "straight" and what is "gay" has blurred to the point that most heterosexuals are unaware of the vast contributions gay men have made to American culture.
How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization presents a broad yet incisive look at how an unusual "immigrant" group, homosexual men, have become so influential on mainstream American culture.
The general public's tastes and consumer choices in food, fashion, humor, literature, and body image are becoming decidedly more gay. And America has shown a real interest in TV shows with gay content and themes, such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy; Will & Grace; and Six Feet Under. Overall, it's hip to be gay, even if you're straight.
How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization tells us something about ourselves as a society. It celebrates the unique perspective of gay men and explains how essential their vitality has been to our civilization.
The "global queering" of America has been gradually shaping the way straight people talk, think, dress, and eat. Over the past fifty years, the line between what is "straight" and what is "gay" has blurred to the point that most heterosexuals are unaware of the vast contributions gay men have made to American culture.
How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization presents a broad yet incisive look at how an unusual "immigrant" group, homosexual men, have become so influential on mainstream American culture.
The general public's tastes and consumer choices in food, fashion, humor, literature, and body image are becoming decidedly more gay. And America has shown a real interest in TV shows with gay content and themes, such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy; Will & Grace; and Six Feet Under. Overall, it's hip to be gay, even if you're straight.
How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization tells us something about ourselves as a society. It celebrates the unique perspective of gay men and explains how essential their vitality has been to our civilization.
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Hardcover
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from J P Tarcher (September 13, 2004)
9781585423149 | details & prices | 216 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $19.95
About: Provides a witty and irreverent cultural history of the customs, fashions, and key figures of gay life in the twentieth and early twenty-first century that explores the important contributions of gay men to American culture.
About: Provides a witty and irreverent cultural history of the customs, fashions, and key figures of gay life in the twentieth and early twenty-first century that explores the important contributions of gay men to American culture.
Paperback
Reprint edition from J P Tarcher (June 30, 2005)
9781585424252 | details & prices | 214 pages | 5.50 × 8.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.50 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A cultural history of the customs, fashions, and figures of gay life throughout the past century offers insight into how homosexuality has benefited mainstream American society, revealing how gay men have positively impacted the media and arts while changing concepts in the areas of community, family, and sexuality.
About: A cultural history of the customs, fashions, and figures of gay life throughout the past century offers insight into how homosexuality has benefited mainstream American society, revealing how gay men have positively impacted the media and arts while changing concepts in the areas of community, family, and sexuality.
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