Beyond the Closet

Gay life has become increasingly open in the last decade. In Beyond the Closet , Steven Seidman, a well-known author and leading scholar in sexuality, is the first to chronicle this lifestyle change and to look at the lives of contemporary gays and lesbians to see how their &quote;out&quote; status has changed. This compelling, well-written, and smart account is an important step forward for the gay and lesbian community.