Gay Rights on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents / Edition 1

by Lee Walzer

Overview

This introductory volume examines the relationship between same-sex legal issues, public opinion, and legislation since the late 1800s and explores the ways in which the American legal system has advanced-and hindered-the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.

An extensive collection of important documents is provided, along with a glossary of key people, events, and concepts; a chronology; a table of cases cited; an annotated bibliography; and a comprehensive index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872207400
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Lee Walzer is an attorney and writer in Washington, D.C.

Table of Contents

	Series Foreword	vii
	Preface	xi
Part 1
1	Introduction	3
2	Historical Background	21
3	Cases	67
4	Legacy and Impact	145
Part 2
	Documents	171
	Bowers v. Hardwick	171
	Picado et al. v. Jegley	182
	Romer v. Evans	189
	Boy Scouts of America v. Dale	207
	Baker v. Vermont	234
	Defense of Marriage Act	254
	Vermont Civil Union Law	255
	Key People, Laws, and Concepts	275
	Chronology	293
	Table of Cases	299
	Annotated Bibliography	301
	Index	311
	About the Author	323

Editorial Reviews

[I]t is well researched and clearly written in a style that students can appreciate. The value of the book lies in the extensive historical background and the analysis and impact of court cases . . . It is recommended for all college and university libraries.” —American Reference Books Annual

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