Book review: debating same-sex marriage

As the uproar over the recent New York State law demonstrates, same-sex marriage is a perennial hot-button issue, certain to impact the 2012 US election. Debating Same-Sex Marriage provides a roadmap to both sides of this contentious matter. Megan Pearson thinks despite its flaws, the book’s importance lies in its refreshing ability to facilitate a productive and rigorous debate. Debating Same-Sex Marriage. John Corvino and Maggie Gallagher. Oxford University Press. June 2012.