© Columbia University Press
The Long Arc of Justice: Lesbian and Gay Marriage, Equality, and Rights
Paper, 160 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-13521-4
$22.95
/ £15.95
February, 2005
Cloth, 160 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-13520-7
$65.00
/ £45.00
"A clever and insightful explanation...Throughout the book, Mohr makes his points well." — Johanna Lunglhofer, Washington Blade
"This eloquent articulation of what gays deserve from American society." — Richard Labonte, gsyndicate.com
"An engaging and challenging blend of politics, ethics and philosophical discourse, Arc is a must-read for anyone who's even remotely interested in where the queer rights movement is going and where it has been." — Just Out
"The Long Arc of Justice is a powerful little book of applied ethics in which Richard Mohr devotes his characteristic analytic rigor to a broad range of important gay and lesbian issues." — James S. Stramel, Gay & Lesbian Review
"The book redefines and elevates contemporary discussions regarding rights for gays and lesbians." — Sarah Scalia, Inside Illinois
"The Long Arc of Justice is a powerful little book of applied ethics in which Richard Mohr applies his characteristic analytical rigor and penetrating cultural analysis to the broad range of important gay and lesbian issues... I expect this book will become the industry standard." — James S> Stramel, APA Newsletter
"The result is a book that is a readable and relevant as its predecessor was over a decade ago." — Jesse Monteagudo, TWN - South Florida's Gay Community Newspaper
"Eloquent articulation of what gays deserve from American society." — Richard Labonte, Between the Lines Newspaper
"An excellent book... Definitely worth reading and is refreshing in its creativity, clarity, and conviction that justice is slowly moving." — Patrick D. Hopkins, Hypatia
"Richard Mohr was a courageous advocate of gay rights at a time when there were real dangers in holding that view, and this book, which tightly summarizes his extensive writings in this area, is a classic overview of the case for gay equality. Mohr is a first-class philosopher, but his work is accessible and fun to read. The Long Arc of Justice will be valuable to both beginners and specialists. Even those who disagree with Mohr will have to concede the care and power of his arguments." — Andrew Koppelman, Northwestern University, author of The Gay Rights Question in Contemporary American Law.
"The Long Arc of Justice is a vital book for our times. It is eloquent in its articulation of the dignity with which lesbians and gay men lead their lives. It also thoughtful in its exploration of concepts, such as liberty and equality, that serve as the moral and legal foundations for gay rights positions." — Carlos A. Ball, Pennsylvania State University, author of The Morality of Gay Rights