Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-180) and index.
1. The U.S. Supreme Court : five cases and one anomaly / Donald J. Cantor -- 2. The evolution of state law toward sexual privacy / Donald J. Cantor -- 3. The evolution of understanding and homosexuality within the fields of psychology and psychiatry / Elizabeth Cantor -- 4. Gays and lesbians as parents or partners : the psychological evidence / Elizabeth Cantor -- 5. Same-sex parents and their children's development / James C. Black -- 6. Homosexuality and adoption / Campbell D. Barrett -- 7. The present status of the law of marriage in the United States and abroad / Campbell D. Barrett -- 8. The practical benefits of marriage / Donald J. Cantor -- Conclusion : the case for same-sex marriage / Donald J. Cantor