Private lives, public conflicts : battles over gay rights in American communities / James W. Button, Barbara A. Rienzo, Kenneth D. Wald ; foreword by Barney Frank.

This book explores the grass-roots movement for legal protection on the basis of sexual orientation. After discussing the social and political background of the gay and lesbian rights movement, the authors examine the conditions that enabled or blocked passage of local legislation in various communi...

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Main Author: Button, James W., 1942-
Other Authors: Rienzo, Barbara Ann., Wald, Kenneth D.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, [1997]
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Summary:This book explores the grass-roots movement for legal protection on the basis of sexual orientation. After discussing the social and political background of the gay and lesbian rights movement, the authors examine the conditions that enabled or blocked passage of local legislation in various communities; the scope, implementation, and impact of such laws; the effect of the movement on public schools; and the nature of the political opposition.
Physical Description:xv, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1568022794
9781568022796
1568022786
9781568022789