The Soul Beneath the Skin

In this clear-eyed look at the hitherto unnoticed,ethical patterns of gay male lives, Nimmons looks,at seven types of behaviour, including non-violent,public culture, enormous rates of altruism, high,levels of volunteerism, diffuse and communal,intimacies, elaborate forms of erotic celebration,new forms of friendship with women, and the,pursuit of diverse forms of sexual play. Arguing,that these innovations bear striking similarities,to the teachings of many traditional...
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In this clear-eyed look at the hitherto unnoticed,ethical patterns of gay male lives, Nimmons looks,at seven types of behaviour, including non-violent,public culture, enormous rates of altruism, high,levels of volunteerism, diffuse and communal,intimacies, elaborate forms of erotic celebration,new forms of friendship with women, and the,pursuit of diverse forms of sexual play. Arguing,that these innovations bear striking similarities,to the teachings of many traditional religions,Nimmons offers a profoundly optimistic vision of,revolutionary change occurring within our midst.