"An array of LGBTQ issues— marriage equality, housing equality, family, employment, crime, health, and more—are discussed. This diversity leads to a strong overall picture… The research compiled in The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies is invaluable to supporting key political and legislative decisions… This book is an excellent introductory resource for LGBTQ studies at the undergraduate level, and is also nuanced enough for graduate studies. Scholarly fields of study may include anthropology, family studies, law, LGBTQ studies, and sociology.
"...A thoughtful, comprehensive, and well-researched reference set. The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies fills the need for a scholarly and authoritative background source that both undergraduates and more advanced scholars can turn to with confidence. Professionals working in LGBTQ related fields, as well as interested lay readers seeking reliable up-to-date information, will also be well served when consulting its pages."
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