This work provides an examination of the construction of male and female homosexualities. Although the variety of behaviours, subcategories, and meanings of same-sex sex is considerable, Murray argues that there are a few recurring types. He relates the patterns to other sociological institutions. Murray stresses that humans are more than mere "cultural carriers". Even though the roles and conceptions of a society channel desire into familiar patterns, there is considerable variability in what individuals do within these channels.

About the Author
Stephen O. Murray is the author of many books, including American Gay, also published by the University of Chicago Press.

Reviews
"[An] indispensable resource on same-sex sexual relationships and their social contexts.... Essential reading." - Choice; "[P]romises to deliver a lot, and even more extraordinarily succeeds in its lofty aims.... [O]riginal and refreshing.... [A] sensational book, part of what I see emerging as a new commonsense revolution within academe." - Kevin White, International Gay and Lesbian Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780226551951
Author Stephen Murray
Format Paperback
Page Count 516
Imprint University of Chicago Press
Publisher The University of Chicago Press
Weight(grams) 716g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 151mm * 28mm