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UNINA9910786624503321 |
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Titolo |
Homosexuality and the law / / guest editor, Donald C. Knutson |
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New York : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
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ISBN |
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1-317-94058-X |
1-315-85973-4 |
1-317-94059-8 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (298 p.) |
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Collana |
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Research on Homosexuality, , 0091-8369 ; ; Volume 1 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Homosexuality - Law and legislation - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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"A special double issue of the Journal of homosexuality (Fall 1979-Winter 1980), Volume 5, Nos. 1 and 2." |
First published 1980 by the Haworth Press. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; FOREWORD; INTRODUCTION; THE LEGAL ARENA: PROGRESS FOR GAY CIVIL RIGHTS; PERCEPTIONS OF HOMOSEXUALITY BY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE IN COLONIAL VIRGINIA; HOMOSEXUAL ACTS AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PRIVACY; EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAW AND THE RIGHTS OF GAY PERSONS; THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT AND THE RIGHTS OF HOMOSEXUAL ALIENS; SOCIAL ATTITUDES, LEGAL STANDARDS AND PERSONAL TRAUMA IN CHILD CUSTODY CASES; PUBLIC MANIFESTATIONS OF PERSONAL MORALITY: LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF SOLICITATION STATUTES TO CONTROL HOMOSEXUAL CRUISING |
THE HOMOSEXUAL PERSON IN THE MILITARY AND IN NATIONAL SECURITY EMPLOYMENTTHE EMERGENCE OF ASSOCIATIONAL RIGHTS FOR HOMOSEXUAL PERSONS; INDEX; TABLE OF CASES |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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A fascinating exploration of how the law--as viewed and decided by the courts--often embodies fear and prejudice against homosexuality, and thereby, becomes the instrument for discrimination. This valuable book covers a wide range of subjects, illustrating the extent to which the lives of gay persons are touched by these laws and providing a highly critical examination of the response by the American judicial |
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