Richard Isay
American psychoanalyst and writer (1934-2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard A. Isay (December 13, 1934 – June 28, 2012) was an American psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, author and gay activist. He was a professor of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and a faculty member of the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. Isay is considered a pioneer who changed the way that psychoanalysts view homosexuality.[2]
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Born | Richard Alexander Isay (1934-12-13)December 13, 1934[1] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Died | June 28, 2012(2012-06-28) (aged 77)[1] New York, New York |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
Occupation | Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst, Author, Gay Activist |
Language | English |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Gay Male Psychology |
Notable works | Being Homosexual: Gay Men and their Development, Becoming Gay: The Journey to Self-Acceptance, Commitment and Healing: Gay Men and the Need for Romantic Love |
Spouse | Gordon Harrell |
Children | David Isay, Joshua Isay |
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