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For Business and Pleasure: RedLight Districts and the Regulation of Vice in the United States, 18901933 (Studies in Industry a,Used
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Mara L. Keires history of redlight districts in the United States offers readers a fascinating survey of the business of pleasure from the 1890s through the repeal of Prohibition in 1933.Antivice reformers in the late nineteenth century accepted that complete eradication of disreputable pleasure was impossible. Seeking a way to regulate rather than eliminate prostitution, alcohol, drugs, and gambling, urban reformers confined sites of disreputable pleasure to redlight districts in cities throughout the United States. They dismissed the extremes of prohibitory law and instead sought to limit the impact of vice on city life through realistic restrictive measures.Keires thoughtful work examines the popular culture that developed within redlight districts, as well as efforts to contain vice in such cities as New Orleans; Hartford, Connecticut; New York City; Macon, Georgia; San Francisco; and El Paso, Texas. Keire describes the people and practices in redlight districts, reformers' efforts to limit their impact on city life, and the successful closure of the districts during World War I. Her study extends into Prohibition and discusses the various effects that scattering vice and banning alcohol had on commercial nightlife.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'For Business and Pleasure' by Mara L. Keire? A: The book examines the history of red-light districts in the United States from the 1890s to 1933, focusing on the regulation of vice including prostitution, alcohol, drugs, and gambling.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period from 1890 to 1933, including the era of Prohibition.
- Q: What kind of research is included in the book? A: Mara L. Keire includes historical research, cultural analysis, and case studies from various cities like New Orleans, New York City, and San Francisco.
- Q: Is 'For Business and Pleasure' a hardcover book? A: Yes, the book is published in a hardcover edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'For Business and Pleasure' is Mara Laura Keire.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in if it is labeled as a used book? A: The book is labeled as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: Are there any notable themes explored in the book? A: Yes, notable themes include the cultural dynamics of vice, the impact of urban reform, and the historical context of commercial nightlife.
- Q: When was 'For Business and Pleasure' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2010.