A hypersexual society : sexual discourse, erotica, and pornography in America today

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A hypersexual society : sexual discourse, erotica, and pornography in America today

Kenneth C.W. Kammeyer

Palgrave Macmillan, 2008

1st ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-247) and index

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As many can attest, the prevalence of sexual imagery has increased in modern society over the past half century. In this timely new study, Kenneth Kammeyer traces the historical development of sexual imagery in America and society's preoccupation with it, all within a firm theoretical and sociological framework.

Table of Contents

Sexual Materials and Pornography in Today's Society Theoretical Foundation and Conceptual Tools Repression and Censorship: Early and Continuing Attempts to Suppress Sexual Materials and Pornography Sex on the Printed Page: From Literary Classics to X-rated Comics Sex in Academe: From Kinsey's Research to Porn Studies Sex Therapy: The Profession, the Business, the Hucksters, and the Spammers Sex on Film: Stag Movies, Porn Flicks, Hollywood NC-17, Videos and DVDs Radio and Television: From Cautious Beginnings to Shock Jocks and Anything-Goes Cable and Satellite TV Sex on the Internet: Unlimited and Uncontrolled The Hypersexual Society: Where We Are and What Lies Ahead

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