Beyond the Closet: The Transformation of Gay and Lesbian Life by Seidman, Steven - 2003

NY: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 2003. Book. Very Good. Trade Papeback. Lightly read, diagonal corner crease on rear cover. Spine uncreased. Text mostly clean, a few light pencil notes on front endpaper, and highlighting on about 10 pages toward rear. 245 pp., reference notes, index. A State University of NY/Albany sociologist analyzes behavior of gays after they become open about their orientation. He finds many of them striving for the "good gay" (straight acting/appearing) image preferred by the dominant heterosexual culture. Includes several case studies. The book won the 2003 Simon and Gagnon Award from the American Sociological Association. Size: 8vo-- 9 in Tall.