New Views on Pornography: Sexuality, Politics, and the Law
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Women&
| Author: | Lynn Comella, Shira Tarrant Ph.D. | ISBN: | 9781440828065 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | February 17, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lynn Comella, Shira Tarrant Ph.D. |
| ISBN: | 9781440828065 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | February 17, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Language: | English |
Why do people use pornography? Is porn addiction a fact or myth? What is revenge porn and is it illegal? Can pornography be more diverse? This interdisciplinary collection presents well-researched facts and up-to-date data that encourage informed discussion about controversial and relevant issues in contemporary society. Chapters address topics such as the history and cultural trends of pornography, labor and production practices in creating porn, the effects of technology, current issues in obscenity law, and myths and facts about the effects of pornography.
New Views on Pornography: Sexuality, Politics, and the Law challenges assumptions about this popular yet controversial industry. Contributors include top scholars from media studies, sociology, psychology, gender studies, criminology, politics, and the law. This book provides a comprehensive overview of pornography that will help students, educators, and general readers deepen their understanding of this provocative subject.
Why do people use pornography? Is porn addiction a fact or myth? What is revenge porn and is it illegal? Can pornography be more diverse? This interdisciplinary collection presents well-researched facts and up-to-date data that encourage informed discussion about controversial and relevant issues in contemporary society. Chapters address topics such as the history and cultural trends of pornography, labor and production practices in creating porn, the effects of technology, current issues in obscenity law, and myths and facts about the effects of pornography.
New Views on Pornography: Sexuality, Politics, and the Law challenges assumptions about this popular yet controversial industry. Contributors include top scholars from media studies, sociology, psychology, gender studies, criminology, politics, and the law. This book provides a comprehensive overview of pornography that will help students, educators, and general readers deepen their understanding of this provocative subject.
