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Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality, Hardback Book

Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality Hardback

Part of the Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series series

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The history of same-sex attraction and love is relevant to many aspects of history, including its social, religious, and political dimensions.

The Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality provides a comprehensive survey of same-sex relations from ancient China and Greece to the contemporary world.

The book covers religious traditions that have tolerated or had a role for same-sex relations, to those that have condemned it and called for punishment.

The legal treatment of homosexuality, and the development in the modern world of a gay rights movements, are central areas of focus.

In addition, there are a number of entries for specific countries and regions that provides concise summaries of how same-sex relations have been understood and treated around the globe.

Court decisions and emerging norms in international law are also covered. Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography.

The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries on important historical figures, philosophic, artistic, and literary treatments of same-sex love, historical terms, and contemporary events.

This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about homosexuality.

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