A curious history of sex
Lister, Kate, 1981-2020
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The act of sex has not changed since people first worked out what went where, but the ways in which society dictates how sex is culturally understood and performed have varied through the ages. Humans are the only creatures that stigmatise particular sexual practices, and sex remains a deeply divisive issue around the world. Attitudes will change and grow - hopefully for the better - but sex will never be free of stigma or shame unless we acknowledge where it has come from. Based on the popular research project Whores of Yore, and written with her distinctive humour and wit, this book draws upon Dr Kate Lister's extensive knowledge of sex history. From medieval impotence tests to 20th-century testicle thefts, from the erotic frescoes of Pompeii, to modern-day sex doll brothels, Kate roots around in the pants of history, debunking myths, challenging stereotypes and generally getting her hands dirty.
Main title:
A curious history of sex / Kate Lister.
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Imprint:
London : Unbound, 2020.London : Unbound, 2020.
Collation:
456 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781783528059 (hbk)
Dewey class:
306.709
Language:
English
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BRN:
2297454