{"product_id":"a-queer-history-of-newfoundland-paperback","title":"A Queer History of Newfoundland - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRhea Rollmann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLonglisted for the 2023 Winterset Awards! #1 Bestseller in Local Canadian History!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere have always been queers in Newfoundland and Labrador. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe powerful story of queer community-building and activism in Canada's most easterly province has never been told in comprehensive book form - until now. \u003ci\u003eA QUEER HISTORY OF NEWFOUNDLAND\u003c\/i\u003e provides an unprecedented glimpse into this important history and the people and organizations that drove Newfoundland and Labrador's twentieth century queer liberation movement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart community oral history, part archival study, \u003ci\u003eA QUEER HISTORY OF NEWFOUNDLAND\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the fight for human rights protections, AIDS activism, the growth of the vibrant queer bar scene, lesbian struggles for space in the feminist movement, trans struggles for recognition and health care, and more. It showcases the important activism that helped overcome ignorance, bigotry, repressive laws and traditions as well as geographic barriers in the fight for equality and rights. The story of the queer liberation movement in this province is one of great pride and joy; one of hardship and struggle; and ultimately one of triumph. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy? Because: There have always been - and always will be - queers in Newfoundland and Labrador.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51778032009504,"sku":"9781774781449","price":40.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/11445f42f58a18eaafb93fca24e172e7.webp?v=1780504277","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-queer-history-of-newfoundland-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}