The World Out There: Becoming Part of the Lesbian and Gay Community
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The World Out There: Becoming Part of the Lesbian and Gay Community
By (Author) Michael Thomas Ford
The New Press
The New Press
7th November 1996
United Kingdom
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Reference works
306.766
Short-listed for Firecracker Alternative Book Award (Kids) 1997
Physical Properties
Paperback
208
Width 140mm, Height 210mm
271g
Description
An introduction to life beyond the closet door, this work is intended for those who want to know more about what being part of gay community means. It addresses everything from dating and the gay bar scene to career and education choices, community centres, and computer on-line services. Chapters include "Myths and Misconceptions", "Coming Out", "Sex and Health", "Finding Your Place in the Community" and "Living in a Straight World". The book also contains lists of songs, artists, books, films, and schools with gay studies programmes, as well as profiles of gay communities in cities across the country, and resources of special interest to lesbians and gay men. Brief profiles offer real-life examples of men and women who have successfully incorporated their gay identities into their personal and professional lives.
Author Bio
Michael Thomas Ford is the author of several books, including 100 Questions & Answers about AIDS and The Voices of AIDS. His essays and articles on gay and lesbian issues have appeared in magazines including The Advocate, Publishers Weekly, Lambda Book Report, QW, and Current Biography.
