Peter Hart-Brinson is Associate Professor of Sociology and Communication/Journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
"The book provides an interesting glimpse into [Hart-Brinson’s] 95
interview subjects’ lives, attitudes, and milieu. He also offers
tables, charts, and graphs to reveal changes in public opinion over
the decades."
*The Gay & Lesbian Quarterly*
"At the very moment attitudes toward gay marriage began to change
rapidly, Peter Hart-Brinson interviewed people from multiple
generations to assess the shifting meanings surrounding gay
marriage. While quantitative studies allow us to track these
changing attitudes in a simplistic way, most barely scratch the
surface of what remains a complex issue for many. With his
insightful analysis of his qualitative data, Hart-Brinson breaks
through this surface and does a deep dive into the metaphors people
use to think about gay marriage. In doing so, he helps us to
understand why resistance to gay marriage remains steadfast, even
in the face of growing consensus."
*Thomas J. Linneman,Author of Weathering Change: Gays and Lesbians,
Christian Conservatives, and Everyday Hostilities*
"Public opinion typically changes slowly. The transformation in
Americans views regarding same-sex marriage is a notable
exceptionwith public opinion dramatically shifting from strong
opposition to strong support in a very short period of time. How do
we explain this remarkable exception? Marshalling insights from
historical data, national surveys, and in-depth interviews, Peter
Hart-Brinson skillfully and convincingly documents the powerful
role of generations in effecting change. The Gay Marriage
Generation is an important and provocative book that will encourage
us to reassess our assumptions of how social change occurs."
*Brian Powell,Author of Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and
American's Definitions of Family*
"There is much to learn from this book and Hart-Brinson is
meticulous in laying out and supporting his arguments."
*Social Forces*
"Will be an interesting and enlightening read for those both new
and old to the topic."
*American Journal of Sociology*
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