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| Document Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Ellen Lewin |
| ISBN: | 0231103921 9780231103923 |
| OCLC Number: | 37862761 |
| Description: | xx, 288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Equal rites -- Heroes in our own dramas -- Old symbols, new traditions -- This circle of family -- Communities interwoven -- The real thing -- Making a statement -- Mixed messages |
| Series Title: | Between men--between women. |
| Responsibility: | Ellen Lewin. |
Abstract:
Lewin explores the intersections of kinship, community, morality, and love bound up in same-sex marriage through the experiences of lesbian and gay couples who have sanctified their relationships in commitment ceremonies. Through detailed profiles, Lewin provides the first comprehensive account of lesbian and gay weddings in America.
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An important look at the meaning of the ceremonies for those involved. Library Journal Not a how-to guide, but rather profiles and portraits of same-sex marriages intertwined with the surrounding politics. San Francisco Bay Times Read more...
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