{"title":"David K. Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid K. Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate histories of sexuality and politics in twentieth-century America, uncovering how social movements and government policies have shaped the lives of LGBTQ+ communities. His work offers critical insights into the intersections of identity, power, and resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research and compelling narrative, Johnson’s books like \u003cem\u003eBuying Gay\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Lavender Scare\u003c\/em\u003e illuminate significant yet often overlooked episodes in American history, making his writing essential for readers interested in education, reference, and historical perspectives on civil rights and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lavender-scare-by-david-k-johnson-9780226825724","title":"The Lavender Scare","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA new edition of a classic work of history, revealing the anti-homosexual purges of midcentury Washington.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Lavender Scare\u003c\/i\u003e, David K. Johnson tells the frightening story of how, during the Cold War, homosexuals were considered as dangerous a threat to national security as Communists. Charges that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations were havens for homosexuals proved a potent political weapon, sparking a “Lavender Scare” more vehement and long-lasting than Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on declassified documents, years of research in the records of the National Archives and the FBI, and interviews with former civil servants, Johnson recreates the vibrant gay subculture that flourished in midcentury Washington and takes us inside the security interrogation rooms where anti-homosexual purges ruined the lives and careers of thousands of Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis enlarged edition of Johnson’s classic work of history—the winner of numerous awards and the basis for an acclaimed documentary broadcast on PBS—features a new epilogue, bringing the still-relevant story into the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000790991084,"sku":"9780226825724","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20485523482268.jpg?v=1763305180"},{"product_id":"buying-gay-by-david-k-johnson-9780231189118","title":"Buying Gay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1951, a new type of publication appeared on newsstands — the physique magazine produced by and for gay men. For many men growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, these magazines and their images and illustrations of nearly naked men, as well as articles, letters from readers, and advertisements, served as an initiation into gay culture. The publishers behind them were part of a wider world of \"physique entrepreneurs\": men as well as women who ran photography studios, mail-order catalogues, pen-pal services, book clubs, and niche advertising for gay audiences. Such businesses have often been seen as peripheral to the gay political movement. In this book, David K. Johnson shows how gay commerce was not a byproduct but rather an important catalyst for the gay rights movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a vivid look into the lives of physique entrepreneurs and their customers, and presenting a wealth of illustrations, \u003cem\u003eBuying Gay\u003c\/em\u003e explores the connections—and tensions—between the market and the movement. With circulation rates many times higher than the openly political \"homophile\" magazines, physique magazines were the largest gay media outlets of their time. This network of producers and consumers helped foster a gay community and upend censorship laws, paving the way for open expression. Physique entrepreneurs were at the centre of legal struggles, especially against the U.S. Post Office, including the court victory that allowed full-frontal male nudity and open homoeroticism. \u003cem\u003eBuying Gay\u003c\/em\u003e reconceives the history of the gay rights movement and shows how consumer culture helped create community and a site for resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470210941164,"sku":"9780231189118","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231189118-buying-gay.jpg?v=1775213848"},{"product_id":"buying-gay-by-david-k-johnson-9780231189101","title":"Buying Gay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1951, a new type of publication appeared on newsstands—the physique magazine produced by and for gay men. For many men growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, these magazines and their images and illustrations of nearly naked men, as well as articles, letters from readers, and advertisements, served as an initiation into gay culture. The publishers behind them were part of a wider world of \"physique entrepreneurs\": men as well as women who ran photography studios, mail-order catalogues, pen-pal services, book clubs, and niche advertising for gay audiences. Such businesses have often been seen as peripheral to the gay political movement. In this book, David K. Johnson shows how gay commerce was not a byproduct but rather an important catalyst for the gay rights movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a vivid look into the lives of physique entrepreneurs and their customers, and presenting a wealth of illustrations, \u003cem\u003eBuying Gay\u003c\/em\u003e explores the connections—and tensions—between the market and the movement. With circulation rates many times higher than the openly political \"homophile\" magazines, physique magazines were the largest gay media outlets of their time. This network of producers and consumers helped foster a gay community and upend censorship laws, paving the way for open expression. Physique entrepreneurs were at the centre of legal struggles, especially against the U.S. Post Office, including the court victory that allowed full-frontal male nudity and open homoeroticism. \u003cem\u003eBuying Gay\u003c\/em\u003e reconceives the history of the gay rights movement and shows how consumer culture helped create community and a site for resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470211301612,"sku":"9780231189101","price":246.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231189101-buying-gay.jpg?v=1775213859"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-k-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}