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Hirschfeld, Magnus (1868-1935).

Authors :
Bauer, J. Edgar
Source :
GLBTQ Social Sciences; 2015, p1-6, 6p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents a biography of author Magnus Hirschfeld. Hirschfeld was born on May 14, 1868 in Germany, and studied modern languages in Breslau, and medicine in places like Strasbourg, and München. His professional achievements include biological deconstruction of Western ideology of sexual dimorphism. He had sexual relationships with people like Karl Giese, the archives director of the Institute of Sexual Science.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
GLBTQ Social Sciences
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
110523195