ARGONAUT BOOKS

In 'Becoming Lesbian', historian Tamara Chaplin argues that the history of female same-sex intimacy is central to understanding the struggle to control the public sphere. This study draws on undiscovered sources culled from cabaret culture, sexology, police files, radio, TV, photography, the Minitel (an early form of internet), and private letters, as well as over one hundred interviews filmed by the author. Reviews "A monumental and brilliant work of queer studies. Chaplin's voice is engaging and jargon-free. Although an academic monograph, Becoming Lesbian avoids being bur...Read More