Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-268) and index.
Contents
Same-sex marriage and the politics of sexuality -- The Vermont Civil Unions Law -- Comparative law lessons for the same-sex marriage movement -- Civil unions and liberal jurisprudence : equality practice -- Equality practice and the civic republic -- Equality practice as a postmodern cultural form -- Epilogue : equality practice, the evolution of social norms, and the future of gay rights.