Ethical issues: pornography & obscenity

Paperback. Through a series of interrelated essays this book explores the nature of gender, desire, and nakedness, revealing their place in sexual life. Here internationally acclaimed philosopher James Giles criticizes several popular views, clearing the way for his own unique vision of human sexuality. Num Pages: 146 pages. BIC Classification: JFMP; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .

Hardcover. Sex is cheap. This new wide ease of sexual access has been made possible by technology far more than by political or religious shifts. Drawing on survey and interview data, the book scrutinizes the American mating market, highlighting how mens interests dominate it, even while their marriageability recedes. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HR; JFMP; JFSJ2; JHB; JHBK5; JMU; VFV; VFVC; VFVG. Dimension: 235 x 156. .

Paperback. First book exploring how gay culture has influenced how heterosexual males present themselves. Num Pages: 240 pages, 10 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 5SG; JFMP; JFSK2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 134 x 25. .

Paperback. "Through changes in archival and industrial practices, the very pastness of vintage pornographic cinema becomes a source of both eroticism and cultural conflict"-- Series: Global Exploitation Cinemas. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20 bw illus. BIC Classification: APFN; JFMP; KNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 311 x 26. Weight in Grams: 476.

The Rise of the New British Anti-Sex Movement.

Paperback. In the late 1970s, the adult film industry began the transition from celluloid to home video. This book traces this change and examines the cultural and legal efforts to regulate, contain, limit, or eradicate pornography. Drawing on a wide variety of materials, it de-centers the film text in favor of industry histories and contexts. Num Pages: 352 pages, 22 b/w. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD; JFMP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 486.

Paperback. Even as it skirts mainstream contemporary culture, pornography remains a social taboo; there still exist strong biases both in favor and against it. With chapters addressing imagination, gender, power relationships, truth claims, aesthetics, and both pro and anti-porn slants, this book presents a balanced view of pornography in modern society. Editor(s): Coleman, Lindsay; Held, Jacob M. Num Pages: 302 pages, 5 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFCA; JFMP; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 434.

The Aesthetics of Degradation

Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JFMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 196 x 16. Weight in Grams: 128.