The Einstein of Sex: Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, Visionary of Weimar Berlin [Hardcover]

A [An] elegant, timely biography. Jaunty& Brook succeeds in bringing his subject to fresh life, including a description of Hirschfelds world travels in 1930, which he undertook to lecture and research. [An] intimate profile of Magnus's life and loves . . . Brook paints a beautiful picture of the social, educational, and--yes--sexual community that flourished under the power of Hirschfeld's personality and expertise. . . It is time for every single one of us to be a Hirschfeld.? Youve probably never heard of Magnus Hirschfeldand this is an injustice to a truly great man. Daniel Brooks excellent biography. . . resurrects Dr. Hirschfelds status as one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century, whose insights into human nature can illuminate our turbulent times. [T]his biography is an absolute must-read: Laugh, cry, and rejoice in the liberationist ethos of this legendary doctor of sex and his eternally relevant message. History comes alive with the full-blooded character of Hirschfeld and the quests not only of the scientists but of the people they championed. [In] this vital biography. . . Brooks elegant elucidation of Hirschfelds theories proves that theres nothing new about the idea that gender and sexuality exist on a?spectrum, and the chilling account of the persecution Hirschfeld faced shows the disturbing ways in which authoritarian leaders stigmatize queerness. This will stick with readers long after they finish the last?page. A well-informed life of a scientist worth remembering.? Finally, a fitting tribute to the Godfather of Sexology, Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld! Sweeping in scope and immensely readable, featuring a veritable Magnus Hirschfeld was one of the twentieth centurys most influential social scientists, but today his name is largely forgotten. In this riveting historical biography, Daniel Brook narrates the brilliant life and violent suppression of a queer, Jewish, cosmopolitan intellectual whose ideas about sexuality and race wel£#