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 INDICE: Notes on Contributors vii Acknowledgments ix Maps x 1 Introduction 1 Robert M. Buffington 2 Sexuality and the Nation–State 17 Sabine Frühstück 3 Sexuality and Modern Imperialism 57 Mytheli Sreenivas 4 Sex and Disease from Syphilis to AIDS 89 Laura J. McGough and Katherine E. Bliss 5 Sexuality and International Migration 119 Eithne Luibhéid 6 Sex Trafficking 151 Robert M. Buffington and Donna J. Guy 7 Sexuality and Mass Media 195 Hai Ren 8 Sexuality and the Contemporary World: Globalization and Sexual Rights 221 Richard Parker, Jonathan Garcia, and Robert M. Buffington Index 261
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-2049-4
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 21/02/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés