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This book presents an essential introduction to the global histories of human sexuality from a global perspective.
Th book looks back at sexuality in the past, and examines how that past helps explain sexuality in the present. The subject of sexuality is obviously controverial, and it turns out to be very productive to explore it through a view of world history that focuses on the degree to which society continues to respond to historical change to contemporary sexual behaviours, values, and debates. beginning from an historical perspective.
THIS IS ANOTHER BOOK THAT WILL BE EXCELLENT SUBJECT MATTER FOR DISCUSSION IN OUR GROUP.
The study uses a clear chronological structure to focus on major patterns and changes in sexuality – both sexual culture and sexual behaviours –in the main periods of world history, with comparison and discussion across cultures and societies.
