The Trials of Masculinity: Policing Sexual Boundaries, 1870-1930 (The Chicago Series on Sexuality, History, and Society)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0226500683 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 316 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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of Pennsylvania Libs., Philadelphia.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. Exhibitionism, pornography, and deception all have their place here. . Recommended for all academic libraries and public libraries with an audience for academic history.?David Azzolina, Univ. The cases are inherently interesting, removed from the present hysteria about sexual issues. of Victoria, British Columbia) is what might be called a historical criminologist, seeking unusual criminal cases at the turn of the last century t
In this path-breaking history of manhood and masculinity, Angus McLaren examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century western society created what we now take to be the traditional model of the heterosexual male."Inherently interesting. Exhibitionism, pornography, and deception all have their place here."—Library Journal"An appealing wealth of evidence of what trials can reveal about the boundaries of men's roles around the turn of the century."—Kirkus Reviews"It is difficult to imagine a better guide to the most notorious scandals of our g
carolyna@uconsultus.com said Academic studies of sexual behavior of men.. This book is an academic treatise, replete with references to research and to academic studies and documentation. It is fascinating, but primarily focused on sexual behavior and sexual deviance as well as violence and their treatment by the courts and by the medical profession during the years identified. I believe it may be of interest to those with an interest in the psychosocial/historical aspects of sexuality and men.
Angus McLarenis a leading figure in the history of sexuality, professor emeritus of history at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, and the author of several books, includingThe Trials of Masculinity: Policing of Sexual Boundaries, 1870–1930;A Prescription for Murder; andImpotence: A Cultural History.