Same Sex: Debating the Ethics, Science, and Culture of Homosexuality (Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy) [Paperback]

John Corvino (Editor), Daryl J. Bem (Contributor), John Boswell (Contributor), David Bradshaw (Contributor), William Byne (Contributor), Claudia Card (Contributor), George Chauncey (Contributor), Madeline Davis (Contributor), John Finnis (Contributor), Carla Golden (Contributor), David M. Halperin (Contributor), Daniel A. Helminak (Contributor), Leah Himmelhoch (Contributor), Elizabeth Lapovsky Kennedy (Contributor), Robert H. Knight (Contributor), AndrewKoppelman (Contributor), Mitchell Lasco (Contributor), John Luddy (Contributor), Richard D. Mohr (Contributor), Plato (Contributor), Carol Queen (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0847684830 | ISBN-13: 978-0847684830 | Publication Date: January 1, 1999

...attempts to substitute reason and scholarship for diatribe.—The Washington Post Are gay rights equal rights or special rights? Is homosexuality immoral? While contributors to Same Sex, including the late John Boswell, David M. Halperin, and George Chauncey, often clash in opinion, they share a fundamental commintment to careful, rational discussion. Essential reading for anyone looking towards a better understanding of gays, lesbians, and the issues that surround them.

Editorial Reviews

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This series of essays and responses makes for a calm, measured debate on the morality of homosexuality and of society's treatment of homosexuals . . . [and] attempts to substitute reason and scholarship for diatribe. (Washington Post Book World )

This is a thoughtful book, one that provides plenty of space for reflection and drawing one's own conclusions—or seeking further information. (National Catholic Reporter )

One welcomes with enthusiasm, therefore, Same Sex, a series of twenty-seven essays which gives space to arguments on both, or more, sides of many of the issues surrounding homosexuality, and genuinely seeks to engage in intellectual debate. (Times Literary Supplement )

Exceptionally comprehensive, admirably balanced, endlessly thought-provoking." (Bruce Bawer )

[An] extremely useful collection of original pieces and recent classics. (Chesire Calhoun )

. . . lucidly distinguishes among nature/nurture, essentialist/constructionist, and determinist/voluntarist . . . (Susan Henking Religious Studies Review )

About the Author

John Corvino teaches philosophy at Wayne State University. His articles on the subject have appeared in The Harvard Gay and Lesbian Review and in the anthology Do We Need Minority Rights? Conceptual Issues. He resides in Austin, Texas. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 422 pages
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847684830
• ISBN-13: 978-0847684830
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #700,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Same Sex: Debating the Ethics, Science and Culture of Homosexuality, November 27, 2009

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This review is from: Same Sex: Debating the Ethics, Science, and Culture of Homosexuality (Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy) (Hardcover)

For those who are not satisfied with simple answers, this will surely provoke you to endless months of deep reflection.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't use much, May 19, 2007

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we didn't use this book often in class...not sure if good resource tool.