Out in Psychology
Author | : Victoria Clarke |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 2007-04-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 0470066423 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780470066423 |
Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: There has been a recent explosion of interest in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Perspective Psychology amongst students and academics, and this interest is predicted to continue to rise. Recent media debates on subjects such as same-sex marriage have fuelled interest in LGBTQ perspectives. This edited collection showcases the latest thinking in LGBTQ psychology. The book has 21 chapters covering subjects such as same sex parenting, outing, young LGBTQ people, sport, learning disabilities, lesbian and gay identities etc. The book has an international focus, with contributors from UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand