The Einstein of sex : Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld visionary of Weimar Berlin
(2025)
By:
Brook, Daniel
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
NEW BIOGRAPHY/HIRSCHFELD,M
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, [2025]
©2025
©2025
EDITION
First edition
DESCRIPTION
xiii, 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781324007241, 1324007249 :, 1324007249, 9781324007241
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
The Einstein of Sex revives the legacy of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a pioneering sexologist who championed LGBTQ+ rights, challenged gender and racial binaries, and faced persecution by the Nazis. Journalist Daniel Brook traces Hirschfeld's groundbreaking work and global journey, highlighting his enduring relevance in today's struggles for identity and equality