Media Resources Couples Research Results & Analysis © June 2003, Demian Out-of-print books may be found at used book stores or libraries. Availability and costs change often, so it’s best to contact distributors before ordering. —— Books —— American Couples by Philip Blumstein, Ph.D., & Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D. (1983), OUT OF PRINT, William Morrow & Co, New York, NY. Detailed, 10-year study of love, sexual preference, money, power and work among heterosexual and homosexual couples. Gay Couples by Joseph Harry (1984), Praeger Publishing, New York, NY. Scientific exploration of male same-sex relationships. Gay in America Reprint (1989) $4.50, $3 each for 25+ copies, GLAAD, 248 West 35th St., 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001; 212-629-3322. Excellent 64-page report by the San Francisco Examiner. Several articles on couples; national poll results. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services Vol. 1, #2, Lawrence Kurdick, ed., (1994), Haworth Press, 10 Alice St., Binghamton, NY 13904-1580; 800-342-9678. Academic presentations. Contains key findings from Partners’ 1990 survey. The Male Couple: How relationships develop by David McWhirter, MD & Andrew Mattison, M.S.W., Ph.D. (1984), $14.95 +$2.96 p&h, Prentice-Hall, NJ. Orders to: Simon & Schuster, Order Processing Center, Box 11071, Des Moines, IA 50336-1071; 800-947-7700 for individuals; 800-922-0579 for libraries. A male couple studies 156 male couples. Man to Man: Gay Couples in America by Dr. Charles Silverstein (1982) ISBN 0688-008038, $9.70 + $1.50 p&h, Morrow & Company, New York, NY; 800-843-9389. Orders Dept., Wilmore Inc., 39 Plymouth St., Fairfield, NJ 07004. Psychologist’s sexually frank report, based on 190 interviews. The Mendola Report: A new look at gay couples in America by Mary Mendola (1980), OUT OF PRINT, Crown Publishers, New York, NY. Intimate and detailed descriptions of gay couples, based on national survey and interviews. A More Perfect Union: Why Straight America Must Stand Up for Gay Rights by Richard D. Mohr (1994), $15, Beacon Press, Boston, Mass. The moral case for equal citizenship; chapter on “Understanding gay marriage.” Partners National Survey of Lesbian & Gay Couples: Results (1990), $4, Partners Task Force, Box 9685, Seattle, WA 98109-0685; 206-935-1206. Reports in-depth information on 1,266 couples. Click here for Partners’ order form. Social Services for Gay and Lesbian Couples Lawrence Kurdick, ed., (1994), Haworth Press, 10 Alice St., Binghamton, NY 13904-1580; 800-342-9678. Academic presentations. Contains key findings from Partners’ 1990 survey. Staying Power: Long term lesbian couples by Susan E. Johnson (1990), $12.95 + $1.95 p&h, Naiad Press, Box 10543, Tallahassee, FL 32302; 904-539-5965. Research on 108 couples together ten years or more. Seven interviewed in depth. Unbroken Ties: Lesbian Ex-Lovers by Carol S. Becker, Ph.D. (1988), $9.95 + $1 p&h, Alyson Publications, 40 Plympton St., Boston, MA 02118; 800-825-9766. Easing the transition from being lovers to ex-lovers. Based on nearly 100 interviews. We welcome additions and updates. Please contact us with the following: • Full Title • Author • Date • Cost • Publisher • Pub.’s Address • Pub.’s Phone • Pub.’s E-mail • Pub.’s Web Site • Order Information • Book Description Return to: Media Resources: Topic List The Sweet Corn Shop    Products that affirm self-esteem and social equality.    A smart variety of Bumper Stickers and Buttons    for political impact, plus Mugs and Teddy Bears.    Purchases help support Partners’ efforts.