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History of Sexuality in America since 1940
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Intimate Matters: A History of Sexuality in AmericaIntimate Matters: A History of Sexuality in America by John D'Emilio
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Although it does not deal with the United States specifically, students should consult Michel Foucault's theoretically driven, The History of Sexuality.
Major Problems in the History of American Sexuality: Documents and Essays (Major Problems in American History Series)Major Problems in the History of American Sexuality: Documents and Essays (Major Problems in American History Series) by Kathy Peiss
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See also the collection, American Sexual Histories, edited by Elizabeth Reis.
Creating Change: Sexuality, Public Policy, and Civil Rights (Stonewall Inn Editions)Creating Change: Sexuality, Public Policy, and Civil Rights (Stonewall Inn Editions)
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See also his newest work, The World Turned: Essays on Gay History, Politics, and Culture.
A Desired Past: A Short History of Same-Sex Love in AmericaA Desired Past: A Short History of Same-Sex Love in America by Leila J. Rupp
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American Manhood: Transformations In Masculinity From The Revolution To The Modern EraAmerican Manhood: Transformations In Masculinity From The Revolution To The Modern Era by E. Anthony Rotundo
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Romantic Longings: Love in America, 1830-1980Romantic Longings: Love in America, 1830-1980 by Steven Seidman
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American Sexual Politics: Sex, Gender, and Race since the Civil WarAmerican Sexual Politics: Sex, Gender, and Race since the Civil War
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No Magic Bullet: A Social History of Venereal Disease in the United States Since 1880 (Oxford Paperbacks)No Magic Bullet: A Social History of Venereal Disease in the United States Since 1880 (Oxford Paperbacks) by Allan M. Brandt
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Sexual Blackmail: A Modern HistorySexual Blackmail: A Modern History by Angus McLaren
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On the subject of sexual harassment see, Laura Stein (ed), Sexual Harassment in America.
From Front Porch to Back Seat: Courtship in Twentieth-Century AmericaFrom Front Porch to Back Seat: Courtship in Twentieth-Century America by Beth L. Bailey
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Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers: A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth-Century America (Between Men--Between Women)Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers: A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth-Century America (Between Men--Between Women) by Lillian Faderman
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See also Susan Cahn's, Coming on Strong: Gender and Sexuality in Twentieth-Century Women's Sports.
Choice and Coercion: Birth Control, Sterilization, and Abortion in Public Health and Welfare (Gender and American Culture)Choice and Coercion: Birth Control, Sterilization, and Abortion in Public Health and Welfare (Gender and American Culture) by Johanna Schoen
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Coming Out Under FireComing Out Under Fire by Allan Berube
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The First Strange Place: Race and Sex in World War II HawaiiThe First Strange Place: Race and Sex in World War II Hawaii by Beth L. Bailey
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Wide-Open Town: A History of Queer San Francisco to 1965Wide-Open Town: A History of Queer San Francisco to 1965 by Nan Alamilla Boyd
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See also Marc Stein's, City of Sisterly & Brotherly Loves: Lesbian and Gay Philadelphia, 1945-1972.
The Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal GovernmentThe Lavender Scare: The Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government by David K. Johnson
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American Sexual Character: Sex, Gender, and National Identity in the Kinsey ReportsAmerican Sexual Character: Sex, Gender, and National Identity in the Kinsey Reports by Miriam G. Reumann
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One should also read Alfred Kinsey's two volumes. See also Vern Bullough's, Science in the Bedroom.
How Sex Changed: A History of Transsexuality in the United StatesHow Sex Changed: A History of Transsexuality in the United States by Joanne Meyerowitz
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Sexual Politics, Sexual CommunitiesSexual Politics, Sexual Communities by John D'Emilio
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See also D'Emilio's biography, Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin; and Martin Duberman's, Stonewall.
Wake Up Little Susie: Single Pregnancy and Race Before Roe v. WadeWake Up Little Susie: Single Pregnancy and Race Before Roe v. Wade by Rickie Solinger
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All of Solinger's books are informed and intelligent. See Solinger's, Pregnancy and Power; Abortion Wars: A Half Century of Struggle, 1950-2000; and The Abortionist: A Woman Against the Law.
Liberty and Sexuality: The Right to Privacy and the Making of <i>Roe v. Wade</i>, UpdatedLiberty and Sexuality: The Right to Privacy and the Making of <i>Roe v. Wade</i>, Updated by David J. Garrow
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See also James Mohr's, Abortion in America; and William Saletan's, Bearing Right: How Conservatives Won the Abortion War.
Sex in the HeartlandSex in the Heartland by Beth Bailey
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On the Pill: A Social History of Oral Contraceptives, 1950-1970On the Pill: A Social History of Oral Contraceptives, 1950-1970 by Elizabeth Siegel Watkins
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See also Linda Gordon's, Woman's Body, Woman's Right.
And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS EpidemicAnd the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts
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See also Shilts', Conduct Unbecoming: Gays and Lesbians in the U.S. Military.
The Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis: Reform and Renewal in the Catholic CommunityThe Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis: Reform and Renewal in the Catholic Community by Paul R. Dokecki
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