Queer Tourism Geographies of Globalization

Annotation In this special issue of , eight contributions from Puar (women's and gender studies and geography, Rutgers U.) and other international scholars discuss issues relating to gay and lesbian tourists in an age of globalization. A sampling of topics includes Mardi Gras tourism in Sydney; the 2000 World Pride event in Rome; and antagonism between lesbian visitors and locals at the birthplace of Sappho. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).