Routledge Love and Anger: Essays on AIDS, Activism, and Politics

Explore the complex intersection of health, social struggle, and identity with Love and Anger: Essays on AIDS, Activism, and Politics. Part of the Haworth Gay and Lesbian Studies series, this work provides one of the first interdisciplinary studies of AIDS activism. By examining the literary responses to the disease alongside the political actions of the group ACT UP, this book offers a deep look into the social movements of the era. Readers will gain a better understanding of the specific struggles faced by certain classes of gay men and how class issues relate to political activism. The text includes both literary analysis and direct interviews with activists, providing a multifaceted view of the movement. Whether you are studying LGBTQ+ critical theory or the history of political activism, this book examines why the love story remains a central part of the literary response to the AIDS crisis and why the radical nature of ACT UP is a subject of debate.