Sex, Politics and Society: The Regulation of Sexuality Since 1800

Sex, Politics and Society: The Regulation of Sexuality Since 1800

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Author: J. Weeks

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 336


The "Themes in British Social History" series covers important aspects of modern social history from the Renaissance to the present day. Topics include education, poverty, health, religion, leisure, crime and popular protest. The books are written for undergraduates, postgraduates and the general reader. Each volume combines a general approach to the subject with the primary research of the author. "Sex, Politics and Society" examines the regulation of sexuality in Britain since 1800. It considers changes in ideas, the law, sexual morality, the family, birth control and sexual practice. It also includes discussion of feminism, socialism, Freud and eugenics. Its concluding chapters deal with the recent "permissive" movement and reactions to it.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: J. Weeks

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 336


The "Themes in British Social History" series covers important aspects of modern social history from the Renaissance to the present day. Topics include education, poverty, health, religion, leisure, crime and popular protest. The books are written for undergraduates, postgraduates and the general reader. Each volume combines a general approach to the subject with the primary research of the author. "Sex, Politics and Society" examines the regulation of sexuality in Britain since 1800. It considers changes in ideas, the law, sexual morality, the family, birth control and sexual practice. It also includes discussion of feminism, socialism, Freud and eugenics. Its concluding chapters deal with the recent "permissive" movement and reactions to it.