The Routledge History of Queer America

by Don Romesburg (Editor)

The Routledge History of Queer America presents the first comprehensive synthesis of the rapidly developing field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer US history. Featuring nearly thirty chapters on essential subjects and themes from colonial times through the present, this collection covers topics Gathering authorities in the field to define the ways in which sexual and gender diversity have contributed to the dynamics of American society, culture and nation, The Routledge History of Queer America is the finest available overview of the rich history of queer experience in US history.

Genres: LGBT, History, Queer Studies, Queer, Nonfiction

404 pages, Hardcover

Published March 28, 2018

Reviews

[Wendy Rouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of essays on the history of queer America is an excellent resource for both students and scholars alike. Romesburg has assembled an impressive group of scholars, experts in their respective subject areas, to create this important contribution to the field of queer history. Spanning from the colonial era to the present day, the essays provide concise overviews of queer history while contextualizing significant events within the larger historical narrative. Part two of the book consists of a series of essays that explore the spaces and places of queer history from the archives to the city streets. A series of thematic essays in part three examine the present status of certain topics in queer history in much more depth. This section includes essays that focus specifically on issues relevant to transgender people, lesbians, bisexuals and queer people of color. Additional chapters explore themes related to queer families, health, labor, law, consumerism and popular culture. This will prove an especially important resource to educators looking for ways to incorporate the latest historical and sociological scholarship into their existing courses.