Diverse Sexuality and Schools: A Reference Handbook

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An overview of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) students in our schools-what they endure, their special needs, and the programs and groups that support them. * Directory of organizations, associations, and government agencies associated with GLBT youth * Comprehensive introductory chapter providing an overview of terms and definitions, historical and legal perspectives, and demographics of the GLBT youth population

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"Part of the Contemporary Education Issues series, which is concerned with how schools' curricula and organization are affected by current controversies, this excellent handbook focuses on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) youth ... Outstanding bibliographies and chapters devoted to print and nonprint resources and advocacy organizations, associations, and government agencies enable readers to acquire more information. For the wealth, scope, and accessibility of information it provides ... should be added to every academic library's education reference collection." - American Reference Books Annual

Author Bio

David Campos is associate professor at the University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX.