Sin, Sickness and Sanity

A History of Sexual Attitudes

Vern L. Bullough, Bonnie Bullough

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Routledge
15 July 2020

Gender studies, gender groups; Gay & Lesbian studies; Sociology: sexual relations; Psychology of gender

Series: Routledge Library Editions: History of Sexuality

Originally published in 1977. For centuries myth, misinformation and taboo have distorted our vision of our sexual nature. This book examines such cultural phenomena: from Greek dualistic thought to Buddhist philosophy; from the attempt of early Christian sects to promote total chastity to homosexual practices among the Arabs. It explains Victorian theories about masturbation and madness, sexist dogmas limiting feminine potential, social attitudes towards abortion over time; and much more. Extensively researched, this fascinating classic work is a comprehensive summary of our knowledge of past sexual attitudes as well as an appraisal of the causes and direction of sexual revolution.

By: Vern L. Bullough, Bonnie Bullough
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367174699
ISBN 10: 0367174693
Series: Routledge Library Editions: History of Sexuality
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 July 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"1. Breaking the Taboo 2. Why the Hostility to Sex 3. ""Unnatural Sex"" 4. Sex Need Not Be a Sin: Some Alternative Views (China, India, Islam) 5. The Secret Sin 6. Sex vs. Gender (Transvestism, Transsexualism) 7. Pregnancy, Contraceptives, and Abortion 8. Should People Who Menstruate be Admitted to Harvard? 9. Prostitution and the Pox 10. Pornography, Obscenity, or Personal Preference? 11. Nudism and Clothing 12. Homosexuality, Sex Labelling and Stigmatized Behavior 13. Sex in a Changing World"