Straight : the surprisingly short history of heterosexuality / Hanne Blank.
| Author/creator | Blank, Hanne |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston : Beacon Press, ©2012. |
| Description | xxvii, 228 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: Sexual disorientation -- The love that could not speak its name -- Carnal knowledge -- Straight science -- The marrying type -- What's love got to do with it? -- The pleasure principle -- Here there be dragons. |
| Abstract | Presents a history of heterosexuality, explores the contemporary psyche of sexual orientation, and shows how culture creates and manipulates thoughts and experiences of desire, love, and relationships. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-213) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011031432 |
| ISBN | 9780807044438 (hardcover : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0807044431 (hardcover : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ23 .B56 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |