Handbook of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Administration and Policy

by Wallace Swan (Editor)

Overview

Recording issues and obstacles as well as groundbreaking victories in the recognition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) rights in politics and policy, this landmark handbook introduces core considerations necessary for prompting governmental initiatives and social structures to better serve the GLBT population. Its impressive range

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780203913642
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/03/2004
Series:	Public Administration and Public Policy
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	615
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Wallace Swan, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Table of Contents

Introduction I. International Issues 1. The Developed World 2. The Developing World II. Policy Development 3. Policy Entrepreneurs and Gay Rights Policies: An Analysis of State-Level Laws 4. Political Party Support and Policy Outcomes: Adopted State Gay Rights Laws 5. New GLBT Political and Policy Developments: Five Years of Progress 6. Transgender and Bisexual Issues in Public Administration and Policy III. Developmental Policy Issues 7. Issues in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging 8. Queer Youth Issues IV. Health Administration 9. A Survey of Gay and Lesbian Health Issues 10. No Longer Silent: The Emerging Opportunity for Gay Men to Thrive and Survive Prostate Cancer V. Educational Administration 11. Dealing with GLBT Issues in Elementary and Secondary Schools 12. Coming Out of the Ivy Closet: Improving Campus Climate for GLBT Students, Faculty, and Staff VI. Criminal Justice Administration 13. Criminal Justice Administration: A Survey of the Issues 4. Confronting and Managing GLBT Homicide and Its Associated Phenomena 15. Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

"…Understanding the unique challenges and issues that confront the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community is an essential first step in addressing them…This Handbook will help to inform its readers of these challenges…
"…The writings of those on the front lines of administration are valuable for colleagues, staff, academicians, and policy makers."
-Tammy Baldwin, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

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