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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful introductory text
As the previous reviewer points out, this is an introductory text. It was intended for students who have had little to no exposure to the issues addressed by the LGBT movements. The book is not likely to be particularly revelatory to people who are well versed in the history, but the fact of the matter is that most people are not.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre survey of gay and lesbian history
Reads very much like a high school textbook on gay and lesbian studies. If you're savvy at all about GLBT issues, this book will add nothing to your knowledge.
Published on August 11, 2006 by John Lee


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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful introductory text, January 27, 2012
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R. A. Slagl "ProfessorPR" (San Juan, PR Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gay and Lesbian Liberation Movement (Revolutionary Thought and Radical Movements) (Paperback)
As the previous reviewer points out, this is an introductory text. It was intended for students who have had little to no exposure to the issues addressed by the LGBT movements. The book is not likely to be particularly revelatory to people who are well versed in the history, but the fact of the matter is that most people are not.

Given that Cruikshank is pretty explicit about her intentions, I don't think the one star review is fair. Honestly, I would probably give it four, but I felt the need to "balance out" the previous review.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre survey of gay and lesbian history, August 11, 2006
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This review is from: The Gay and Lesbian Liberation Movement (Revolutionary Thought and Radical Movements) (Paperback)
Reads very much like a high school textbook on gay and lesbian studies. If you're savvy at all about GLBT issues, this book will add nothing to your knowledge.
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