A passion to preserve

Will Fellows

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A passion to preserve

by Will Fellows

2005

University of Wisconsin Press

298

9780299196837

Description

From large cities to rural communities, gay men have long been impassioned pioneers as keepers of culture: rescuing and restoring decrepit buildings, revitalizing blighted neighborhoods, saving artifacts and documents of historical significance. This penchant to preserve, though widely observed, is typically ignored or dismissed as a stereotypical gay cliché, even by many gay men themselves. This book explores this authentic and complex dimension of gay men's lives by profiling early and contemporary preservationists from throughout the United States, including oral histories collected by Fellows. This eye-opening book illuminates neglected facets of what it means to be gay and highlights contributions to the larger culture that gays are exceptionally inclined to make.--From publisher description.

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How many pages are in A passion to preserve?

This edition of A passion to preserve has approximately 298 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read A passion to preserve?

For most readers, A passion to preserve typically takes between 6h 13m and 4h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,500 words and common reading speeds.

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The estimated word count for A passion to preserve is approximately 74,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of A passion to preserve?

A passion to preserve was written by Will Fellows.

When was A passion to preserve published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.