Lesbianism

Book info: Lesbianism (Hardcover, 271 pages) – Scarecrow Press, 1992. Language: English.

Including more than five hundred abstracts, this updated, revised edition of the base volume, selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Book for 1988-1989 ("Elegantly argued and eloquently written"), presents a comprehensive annotated bibliography of published and unpublished social science material, theses, journal articles, and books on lesbianism written between 1976 and 1991 in the fields of social work, psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, medicine, law, gender studies, literature, and history. A new introduction studies trends in the literature on lesbians as well as in the lesbian (and gay) movement, and a review of the literature divides it according to various topics. The final analytical essay explores the theme of similarity and difference within a community of sameness, as well as between the heterosexual and lesbian cultures. Editorial Reviews Review Many types of researchers will find materials of interest listed here... (Reference Books Bulletin)

...vitally useful to anyone looking for articles about virtually any topic related to lesbians and lesbianism in the United States and abroad...useful... (College And Research Libraries)

...Highly recommended for all libraries. (Arba)

...admirable in its consistent efforts to provide a basic primer of social science research for therapists, social workers, and other helping professionals. Simply reading the overview sections provides a rich taste of what is contained in the articles, chapters, and books represented therein. The text should be in the resource library of every social service professional school as well as on the personal bookshelf of every helping professional. It is a useful tool that should be often reached for and well worn.... (Nwsa Journal)

...remains a useful source of information on lesbians and lesbianism as viewed in academic publications. (Feminist Collections) About the Author Dolores Jeanne Maggiore (MWS, SUNY-Stony Brook) has developed curriculum, programmed learning, and research materials for adolescents and culturally diverse populations. She has had experience as an educator in foreign language and literature, has chaired special task forces for NOW, and serves on the Gay and Lesbian Concerns Committee of the National Association of Social Work, New York State Chapter. She is a social worker-therapist in private practice.