Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality - (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Move) 2nd Edition by Brent L Pickett (Hardcover)

About the Book

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 sa...

Book Synopsis

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.

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Pickett offers a new edition of the Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality. Focused regionally and historically, the dictionary includes more than 200 entries ranging from Persian poet Abû Nuwâs to French author Marguerite Yourcenar. Items include relevant people (both homosexual and anti-homosexual), notable events, nations and regions, organizations, policies, social and legal issues, religious viewpoints, pertinent court cases, and more. Readers will find the dictionary's entries to be useful summaries of major homosexual themes across time and space. They can further pursue these themes by consulting the volume's select bibliography, which sorts items by subject matter. The bibliography also includes suggested literary and biographical readings for both youth and adults. Recommended. All readers.

About the Author

Brent L. Pickett is a professor of political science and dean at the University of Wyoming. He has also served as a visiting professor at institutions in China, Germany, and the Republic of Georgia.