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Public City/Public Sex: Homosexuality, Prostitution, and Urban Culture in NineteenthCentury Paris (Sexuality Studies)
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In the 1800s, urban development efforts modernized Paris and encouraged the creation of brothels, boulevards, cafs, dancehalls, and even public urinals. However, complaints also arose regarding an apparent increase in public sexual activity, and the appearance of individuals of both sexes with depraved morals in these spaces. Andrew Israel Rosss illuminating study, Public City/Public Sex, chronicles the tension between the embourgeoisement and democratization of urban culture in nineteenthcentury Paris and the commercialization and commodification of a public sexual culture, the emergence of new sex districts, as well as the development of gay and lesbian subcultures.Public City/Public Sex examines how the notion that male sexual desire required suitable outlets shaped urban policing and development. Ross traces the struggle to control sex in public and argues that it was the very effort to police the city that created new opportunities for women who sold sex and men who sought sex with other men. Placing public sex at the center of urban history, Ross shows how those who used public spaces played a central role in defining the way the city was understood.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Public City/Public Sex'? A: The book explores the relationship between homosexuality, prostitution, and urban culture in nineteenth-century Paris, highlighting the tension between urban modernization and public sexual activity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Public City/Public Sex'? A: The author is Andrew Israel Ross, who provides an in-depth analysis of the social and cultural dynamics of urban Paris during the 1800s.
- Q: When was 'Public City/Public Sex' published? A: The book was published on August 8, 2019.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Public City/Public Sex'? A: The book contains 286 pages.
- Q: Is 'Public City/Public Sex' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides valuable insights, making it suitable for academic study in courses related to history, sociology, and sexuality studies.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Themes include urban development, public sexual culture, the commercialization of sex, and the emergence of gay and lesbian subcultures in Paris.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of policing on public sexual activity? A: Yes, it examines how urban policing efforts influenced public sexual culture and created new opportunities for sex workers.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone work? A: This book appears to be a standalone work within the field of Sexuality Studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as brand new, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.