The Journalist of Castro Street
The Life of Randy Shilts
$56.58
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2019
Summary
As the acclaimed author of And the Band Played On, Randy Shilts became the country’s most recognized voice on the HIV/AIDS epidemic. His success emerged from a relentless work ethic and strong belief in the power of journalism to help mainstream society understand not just the rising tide of HIV/AIDS but gay culture and liberation.
In-depth and dramatic, Andrew E. Stoner’s biography follows the remarkable life of the brash, pioneering journalist. Shilts’s reporting on AIDS in San Francisco…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780252084263 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0252084268 |
| Author: | Andrew E. Stoner |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press |
| Imprint: | University of Illinois Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 481g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 156mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“Stoner has crafted an amazingly exhaustive biography of Shilts … Through interviews, oral histories, Shilts’s own journals, and archival materials, Stoner provides a deeper, more nuanced understanding of Shilts, his work, his advocacy, and his legacy.” –Journalism History “[The Journalist of Castro Street] is an important addition to the HIV/AIDS archive, particularly thanks to its careful discussion of political figures like Harvey Milk, George Moscone, Dan White, and Gaëtan Dugas.” –Media History
“A major contribution to gay history.” –Booklist
About The Author
Andrew E. Stoner
Andrew E. Stoner is an associate professor of communication studies at California State University, Sacramento. His books include Campaign Crossroads: Presidential Politics in Indiana from Lincoln to Obama.
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