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Sharon Ullman |
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Social Science |
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Kirkus: "Though its audience is likely to be limited, "Sex Seen" is a stellar contribution to the history of sexuality." |
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Format: Paperback, 176 Publisher: Univ of California Pr (June 01, 1998) Measurements: 9.25"(h) x 6"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.7 lbs. ISBN: 9780520209558 |
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In tracing the birth of modern sexuality, author Sharon Ullman chronicles the dynamics of social change during a unique cultural moment and explains the shifts in the sexual ethos of turn-of-the-century America. Ullman focuses on Sacramento, California, and draws from discourses taken from various court cases that revealed popular attitudes about gender roles, female desire, prostitution, divorce, and homosexuality. 10 photos. |
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