| Author | Shane Phelan |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Temple University Press |
Publication date | 1989 |
| Pages | 206 |
| ISBN | 9780877226512 |
| OCLC | 19353388 |
Identity Politics: Lesbian Feminism and the Limits of Community is a non-fiction book by Shane Phelan. It was published in 1989 by Temple University Press.
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