War on Sex
From earliest times, sex has fascinated and repulsed society in equal measure. In an effort to untangle Western society''s complex relationship with the realities of sex, this provocative volume explores the ways in which governments, religious leaders and cultures in Europe tried to regulate sex and sexuality throughout history. From the sacred texts of ancient Israel to the slums of 19th cent...
From earliest times, sex has fascinated and repulsed society in equal measure. In an effort to untangle Western society''s complex relationship with the realities of sex, this provocative volume explores the ways in which governments, religious leaders and cultures in Europe tried to regulate sex and sexuality throughout history. From the sacred texts of ancient Israel to the slums of 19th cent...
