Palgrave advances in the modern history of sexuality / Edited by Matt Houlbrook, H.G. Cocks.

• Introduction-- H.G.Cocks & M.Houlbrook Demography-- H.Cook Sexology-- C.Waters Law-- M.Cook Marriage and Reproduction-- G.Robb Race and Empire-- R.Forman Cities-- M.Houlbrook Religion and Spirituality-- H.G.Cocks Pornography and Obscenity-- S.Leonard Prostitution-- E.Clement Cross-dressing/Transgender-- A.Oram Childhood and Youth-- L.Jackson Select Bibliography.

• Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2006 'This stunning new collection of essays does not merely introduce newcomers to the field of the history of sexuality, but serves as a wake-up call for students and professional historians alike to rethink the very way we approach the sexual lives of individuals of the past. By replacing the all-too-familiar chronological format with a bold organizational strategy around several key concepts-such as law, medicine, the urban, demography, and religion-this innovative, pioneering volume examines past and present critical engagements with sexual history and, most importantly, suggests how we might shape the discipline's future.' - Laura Doan, Professor of Cultural History and Sexuality Studies, University of Manchester, UK 'Provocative and engaging, this collection goes well beyond a state-of-the-field summarization to pose new questions and propose new directions in the history of sexuality. Thematically organized, authored by veterans as well as rising young scholars, the chapters demonstrate the great range of concerns and variety of approaches in this complex, growing area of study. This is an immensely useful, illuminating text.' - John Howard, Professor of American Studies, King's College London, UK.

Subject headings

History.  (eflch)

Social & cultural history  -- Modern period, c 1500 onwards -- Europe -- The Americas. (bicssc)

Publication and Content Type

HBTB (subject category)

HIS (subject category)