Espinoza takes readers on an uncensored journey through the underground to reveal the timeless art of cruising, "combining historical research and oral history with his own personal experience [to examine] the political and cultural forces behind this radical pastime. From Greek antiquity to the notorious Molly houses of 18th century England, the raucous 1970s to the algorithms of Grindr, Oscar Wilde to George Michael, cruising remains at once a reclamation of public space and the creation of its own unique locale--one in ...
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Espinoza takes readers on an uncensored journey through the underground to reveal the timeless art of cruising, "combining historical research and oral history with his own personal experience [to examine] the political and cultural forces behind this radical pastime. From Greek antiquity to the notorious Molly houses of 18th century England, the raucous 1970s to the algorithms of Grindr, Oscar Wilde to George Michael, cruising remains at once a reclamation of public space and the creation of its own unique locale--one in which men of all races and classes interact, even in the shadow of repressive governments"--Front cover flap.
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Add this copy of Cruising: an Intimate History of a Radical Pastime to cart. $33.69, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by The Unnamed Press.
