Magnus Hirschfeld and the Quest for Sexual Freedom: A History of the First International Sexual Freedom Movement (Critical Studies in Gender, Sexuality, and Culture)
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (917 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0230104266 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This volume is the first full-length study on pioneering sexologist and sexual rights activist, Magnus Hirschfeld, that examines his impact on the politics and culture of late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century Germany and the value of his rationalist humanist approach for contemporary debates on sexual rights.
"Physician, sexologist, homosexual activist, German, Jew, and what he called, a world citizen, Magnus Hirschfeld was a fascinating and complex character, one who has earned an exalted place among crusaders for tolerance and human freedom. Efron, Koret Professor of Jewish History, University of California-Berkeley"Readable and useful, this new intellectual biography of the German sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld adds greatly to our understanding of the cultural politics of sex in Germany from the turn of the century to the collapse of the Weimar Republic." - Sander L. Gilman, Director, Program in Psychoanalysis, Health Sciences Humanities; Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Professor of Psychiatry, Emory University. A champion of the decriminalization of homosexuality, promoter of sexual freedom, and supporter of the women s movement,
insightful history on one of the very first gay rights activists in the Weimar Republic! an amazing tour de force on one of the first sexologists and campaigners for gay rights, Magnus Hirschfeld. An amazing man, an amazing story, an amazing book - a must read for all interested in the history of homosexuality, sexology and the cultural activism of the Weimar Republic! Very enjoyful to read and interesting to see how relevant Hirschfeld's story still is today. Buy it despite the heavy price tag!. A great study! Amazon Customer I have always been interested in the studies in gender, sexuality and culture. Dr. Mancini's work is highly engaging and very well written. It introduces us to an exemplary sexual activist and humanist whose contributions strongly resonate with our times. It also illuminates a slice of German cultural history of the early twentieth century that is often hidden from view. Love it.. great study and very modern kc Mancini's work is of the highest caliber. She sheds light on an "obscure" and complex topic and on an otherwise unknown figure: Magnus Hirshfeld. The prose is simple and accesable to all, in no way pedantic. To this day we are repressed, uninformed and biased when it comes to analyzing sex and specifically the "so-called" anomalies which now have become acceptable. Hirschfeld came way before the Kinsey report and of course he paved