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OverviewAn in-depth consideration of women's activism in the AIDS and breast cancer movements. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ulrike BoehmerPublisher: State University of New York Press Imprint: State University of New York Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9780791445495ISBN 10: 0791445496 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 11 May 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 A History of AIDS and Breast Cancer Activism 2 Activism and Activists: Definitions and Selection Criteria 3 Two Worlds: The Political Culture of AIDS and Breast Cancer Activism 3.1 New Activists 3.2 Activists with Political Experience 4 The Personal and the Political 4.1 Diagnosis 4.2 Community Activism 4.3 Political-Ideological Approach 5 Collective Identity Processes about Sexuality and Gender 6 Diversity and Movement Strategies 7 Conclusion Appendix: Sample Notes References IndexReviewsThe aspect of the book that I like the most is the author's examination of a very important, neglected area of collective action. Both breast cancer and AIDS activism merit more scholarly attention, and this piece provides us with important insight into these areas. The book will be useful not only for academics but also social change agents. - Brett C. Stockdill, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Author InformationUlrike Boehmer is Assistant Professor of Health Services at Boston University, School of Public Health. She is the coauthor of Die Welt gehort uns doch! Zusammenschluss lesbischer Frauen in der Schweiz der 30er Jahre. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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