This imaginative and comprehensive introduction to the sex industry is
as welcome as it is timely.... This is a rewarding and topical book
that I would urge all interested parties to consult. Graham Scambler,
Professor of Medical Sociology, University College London. A
remarkably thorough analysis of prostitution in contemporary society.
Situating sex work at the intersection of economy, occupation, and
emotion, the authors illuminate the complex forces that shape
prostitution within an emerging global order. Bringing their analysis
full circle, they close with a helpful exploration of the methods by
which researchers are able to investigate an area of such danger and
controversy. All in all, a courageous and important book. Jeff
Ferrell, Visiting Professor of Criminology, University of Kent, UK,
and Professor of Sociology, Texas Christian University, USA. This
excellent text fills a gap in the market as it explores the full range
of issues covering sex work, policy and politics....A fascinating and
informative text which will become the leading handbook in this area.
Dr Louise Westmarland, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, The Open
University Many commentators have attempted to analyze and explain the
nature of prostitution. However, this is the first textbook to offer a
complete overview of the way it operates within contemporary society,
its characteristics, organzational structures and cultural contexts.
The book also explores how criminal, social and health policies have
sought to regulate and control the selling of sex. This introduction
to the sociology and criminology of sex work is: " comprehensive -
covering all key areas common to the study of the female sex industry
and also includes male and transgender sex work, and the sexual
exploitation of young people " interdisciplinary - combining
sociological approaches with criminology, criminal justice studies,
social policy, health research and sexuality studies " comparative -
including the international context of the sex industry, drawing on
European and other examples of law, regulation and systems that govern
the sex industry " student-focused - offering a lively writing style,
case studies, summaries of relevant legislation, study questions and
guidance on further reading " accessible - assisting student learning
and aiding lecturers in their teaching. Written by leading experts
with over 20 years' experience in researching and teaching in the
field, this is a must for all criminology, criminal justice and
sociology students taking modules in sex industry and prostitution
studies. It will also appeal to those in gender studies and social
policy.
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ISBN
9781446244470
Publisert
2015
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Vendor
Sage Publications Ltd (UK)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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