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In "Conduct Unbecoming," Randy Shilts compiles interviews with more than a thousand gay servicepeople to explore how homosexuality has been treated in the U.S. armed forces. Drawing from personal narratives, the book exposes the discrimination and homophobia faced by gay military personnel, offering a sobering look at the challenges within the armed forces. Shilts, famed for his previous work "And the Band Played On," applies the same investigative rigor to the military context, providing a documented account of the struggles and resilience of gay soldiers.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Randy Shilts
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