Praise for Queer City “Spanning centuries, the book is a fantastically researched project that is obviously close to the author’s heart.
Collection of essays on key political issues facing gay men and women in Sydney. Topics covered include reconciliation, religion, cyber-activism, lobbying, lesbian activisms, the Mardi Gras, HIV/AIDS, pedophilia, media, violence...
Peter Ackroyd is our preeminent chronicler of London. In Queer City, he looks at the metropolis in a whole new way - through the history and experiences of its gay population.
Ackroyd tells us the hidden story of how it got there, celebrating its diversity, thrills and energy on the one hand; but reminding us of its very real terrors, dangers and risks on the other.
Trasportandoci in tutti i periodi oscuri della storia gay, Queer City è un preoccupante promemoria di una peculiarità della storia: ciò che è oggi non significa che sarà sempre.
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