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Dealing in Desire: Asian Ascendancy, Western Decline, and the Hidden Currencies of Global Sex Work,Used
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This captivating ethnography explores Vietnams sex industry as the country ascends the global and regional stage. Over the course of five years, author Kimberly Kay Hoang worked at four exclusive Saigon hostess bars catering to diverse clientele: wealthy local Vietnamese and Asian businessmen, Viet Kieus (ethnic Vietnamese living abroad), Western businessmen, and Western budgettourists. Dealing in Desire takes an indepth and often personal look at both the sex workers and their clients to show how Vietnamese high finance and benevolent giving are connected to the intimate spheres of the informal economy. For the domestic superelite who use the levers of political power to channel foreign capital into real estate and manufacturing projects, conspicuous consumption is a means of projecting an image of Asian ascendancy to potential investors. For Viet Kieus and Westerners who bring remittances into the local economy, personal relationships with local sex workers reinforce their ideas of Asias rise and Western decline, while simultaneously bolstering their diminished masculinity. Dealing in Desire illuminates Ho Chi Minh Citys sex industry as not just a microcosm of the global economy, but a critical space where dreams and deals are traded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dealing in Desire'? A: 'Dealing in Desire' explores the intricacies of Vietnam's sex industry, focusing on how it reflects the country's rise in global economics and the dynamics between sex workers and their clients.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Kimberly Kay Hoang, who conducted extensive ethnographic research in Vietnam's sex industry over five years.
- Q: What type of research methodology was used in this book? A: The book is based on ethnographic research, where the author immersed herself in the culture, working in hostess bars and interacting with various stakeholders in the sex industry.
- Q: When was 'Dealing in Desire' published? A: 'Dealing in Desire' was published on February 11, 2015.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dealing in Desire' have? A: 'Dealing in Desire' contains 246 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Dealing in Desire'.
- Q: Is 'Dealing in Desire' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides in-depth analysis and insights that can be valuable for academic research, particularly in sociology, gender studies, and economics.
- Q: Does the book discuss the implications of globalization? A: Yes, 'Dealing in Desire' discusses how globalization impacts the local sex economy and the relationships between sex workers and their clients.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in sociology, gender studies, globalization, and the dynamics of the sex industry will find this book particularly insightful.