For most of western history, all sex outside marriage was illegal, with the church and state punishing any dissent. Between 1600 and 1800, this entire world-view was shattered by revolutionary new

The Origins of Sex

For most of western history, all sex outside marriage was illegal, with the church and state punishing any dissent. Between 1600 and 1800, this entire world-view was shattered by revolutionary new ideas - that consenting adults have the freedom to do what they like with their own bodies, and morality cannot be imposed by force. This groundbreaking book shows that the creation of this modern culture of sex - broadcasted and debated in a rapidly expanding universe of public media - was a central part of the Enlightenment, and helped create a new model of western civilization whose principles of equality, privacy and individual freedom last to this day.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin UK
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780241955963
IsAdultProduct 1
ReleaseDate 2013-03-26
UnitCount 1
Format International Edition
EANs 9780241955963

The Origins of Sex