Homosexuality In Renaissance England
Alan Bray's Homosexuality in Renaissance England is a milestone work, one of those rare books that can be said to have virtually milestone work, one of those rare books that can be said to have virtually inaugurated a field of study--and one which remains a standard, comprehensive introduction to the subject. Since it was first published in England in 1982, however, it has been difficult to find in America.\ Examining the image of the sodomite in sixteenth- and seventeenth- century literature...
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Bray explores how men who engaged in sodomy reconciled this behavior with their society's violent loathing for the sodomite, and shows how a social more that had remained stable for centuries changed dramatically toward the end of the seventeenth century. Steven Orgel Absolutely indispensable for courses on sexuality, gender, and the Renaissance.
Introduction71Word and Symbol132The Social Setting333Society and the Individual584Molly31Afterword115Notes119Bibliography145Index157
\ Times Literary SupplementIts clarity and objectivity make it a pleasure to read.\ \ \ \ \ Steven OrgelAbsolutely indispensable for courses on sexuality, gender, and the Renaissance.\ \ \ BooknewsA text for courses in construction safety, incorporating research conducted over the past 25 years and covering topics not commonly dealt with, such as accident causation theories, contract provisions addressing safety, and the roles of project coordination and of designers. Chapters discuss OSHA operation and investigation, overview the basic components of a safety program, and address specific aspects including safety incentives, substance abuse, and the responsibilities of first-line supervisors and safety personnel. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
