Pseudoscience Homophobia Kahn Samuel (1 results)

First edition. First edition of this early pseudoscientific study to find and remove the "cause" of homosexuality. Kahn was a psychiatrist for the Department of Corrections in New York, where he undertook a study on prisoners, providing the majority of the content in this title. A scarce book which sheds light on the early formation of this abusive practice, which had its roots in bad science decades before becoming adopted by the mainstream Christian Right via Joseph Nicolosi and others. 8vo, 249pp. Gilt stamped green cloth in very good condition with some light staining and wear to boards. Contents clean.…