ISBN:
0415412323
,
0415412331
,
9780415412322
,
9780415412339
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (viii, 244 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
RIPE series in global political economy
Parallel Title:
Print version The Industrial Vagina
DDC:
306.74/2
Keywords:
Feminism
;
Prostitution Social aspects
;
Sex-oriented businesses
;
Prostitution Economic aspects
;
Prostitution Political aspects
Abstract:
This book demonstrates the importance of the global sex industry to the field of international politics, exploring the development of the industry and the wider social implications
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction: From pimping to a profitable market sector; Chapter 1: Feminists and the global sex industry: Cheerleaders or critics?; Chapter 2: Marriage and prostitution; Chapter 3: The international political economy of pornography; Chapter 4: The strip club boom; Chapter 5: Military prostitution; Chapter 6: Prostitution tourism: Women as men's leisure; Chapter 7: Supplying the demand: The traffic in women; Chapter 8: The state as pimp: Legalizing prostitution; Chapter 9: Conclusion: Rolling back the global sex industry; References; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-235) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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