A global history of sexuality : the modern era

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Author:

Buffington, Robert, 1952-

ISBN:

9781405120487

9781405120494

Physical Description:

viii, 277 p. : ill. maps ; 23 cm

Contents:

Notes on contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Maps -- Introduction -- Robert m. buffington -- Sexuality and the nation state / Sabine Frühstück -- Sexuality and modern imperialism / Mytheli Sreenivas -- Sex and disease from syphilis to aids / Laura J. McGough and Katherine E. Bliss -- Sexuality and international migration / Eithne Luibheid -- Sex trafficking / Robert M. Buffington and Donna J. Guy -- Sexuality and mass media / Hai Ren -- Sexuality and the contemporary world : globalization and sexual rights / Richard Parker, Jonathan Garcia and Robert M. Buffington -- Index.

Abstract:

"A Global History of Sexuality provides a provocative, wide-ranging introduction to the history of sexuality from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Contributions written by prominent historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and sexuality studies scholars engage the very best and most recent research into what sexuality has meant in the everyday lives of individuals; in the imagined communities formed by the powerful bonds of shared religion, ethnicity, language, and national citizenship; and on the turbulent global stage of cultural encounter, imperialist expansion, transnational migration, and international commerce." -- Back cover.

Subject Term:

Sex -- History.

Sex customs -- History.

Added Author:

Buffington, Robert, 1952-

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A Global History of Sexuality provides a provocative, wide-ranging introduction to the history of sexuality from the late eighteenth century to the present day.

Explores what sexuality has meant in the everyday lives of individuals over the last 200 years Organized around four major themes: the formation of sexual identity, the regulation of sexuality by societal norms, the regulation of sexuality by institutions, and the intersection of sexuality with globalization Examines the topic from a comparative, global perspective, with well-chosen case studies to illuminate the broader themes Includes interdisciplinary contributions from prominent historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and sexuality studies scholars Introduces important theoretical concepts in a clear, accessible way