Same-sex marriage : a reference handbook / David E. Newton.

Author
Newton, David E. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
Second edition.
Published/​Created
Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2016]
Description
xx, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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    Contemporary world issues [More in this series]
    Summary note
    "Same-sex marriage continues to be a polarizing subject in the United States and other parts of the world. This new edition of Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook brings readers up to date on the status of same-sex unions from social, legal, political, and historical perspectives. According to Pew Research poll data, in 2001, the majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage--57 percent against, 35 percent in support. As of 2015, a majority of Americans (55 percent) supported same-sex marriage, with 39 percent expressing opposition. The landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court held in a 5-4 decision that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples, is likely further influencing opinions among U.S. citizens. Still, controversy and heated debate continues to ensue on the social, legal, and political implications of same-sex marriage. The second edition of Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook presents thorough coverage of recent changes in the legal status of same-sex marriage in the United States as well as essays that provide historical perspectives on same-sex marriage; an extensive, up-to-date bibliography; a collection of primary source documents; a glossary; and a chronology that will serve readers studying the topic. New material includes a detailed discussion of the 2015 Supreme Court of the United States decision as well as coverage of issues that have arisen as a result of the Obergefell case, such as the debate over "religious freedom" and LGBT civil rights legislation."--Publisher's description.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-293) and index.
    Contents
    • Background and history
    • Problems, issues, and solutions
    • Perspectives
    • Profiles
    • Data and documents
    • Resources
    • Chronology.
    Other editions
    Revision of: Newton, David E. Same-sex marriage. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, ©2010
    ISBN
    • 9781440850493 ((alk. paper))
    • 1440850496 ((alk. paper))
    LCCN
    2016020528
    OCLC
    953363158
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