The explanations for the emergence and impact of gay and lesbian activism which Willett provides are not necessarily original, but rather synthesise current theories, arguments and interpretations. To the disappointment, no doubt, of some readers, he also does not attempt to provide a history of the lives of ordinary homosexual men and women - his is the story of radicals and intellectuals. As a result much of what was going on, and much that mattered greatly, has been treated cursorily or not at all. Paul Sendziuk Department of History School of Historical Studies, Monash University. Reproduction of this material in part or whole is permitted for non-commercial uses.
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