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Sites of Desire/Economies of Pleasure: Sexualities in Asia and the Pacific (Volume 1997) (The Chicago Series on Sexuality, Histo,Used
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Discussions of sexuality in Asia and the Pacific have long been tinged with conceptions of the exotic Orient. Examining a world of erotic encounter between European, Asian, and Pacific people, these essays explore how sexual practices and sexual meanings have been constructed across cultural borders in Thailand, the Philippines, Burma/Myanmar, Japan, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and the Polynesian islands. Considering sexuality as embedded in a complex social and political world structured and saturated by gender, race, and class relations, these scholars challenge the categories with which sex and gender have been named and studied. They examine these sites of desire through specific historic and cultural circumstances, from the first explorations of Europeans, through colonial power, to the contemporary issues of sexual tourism, prostitution, and the HIV/AIDS pandemic.A unique and important contribution to the study of sexuality, this book also suggests that the history of sexuality in the West was shaped by myths of the legendary Orient and the exotic "Other."
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Sites of Desire/Economies of Pleasure'? A: The book examines discussions of sexuality in Asia and the Pacific, exploring how sexual practices and meanings are constructed across cultural borders through historical and contemporary contexts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sites of Desire/Economies of Pleasure' is Lenore Manderson.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 375 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on August 18, 1997.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes does the book address regarding sexuality? A: The book addresses themes such as gender, race, class relations, colonial power, sexual tourism, and the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is considered a unique and important contribution to the academic study of sexuality in various cultural contexts.
- Q: Does the book include essays from multiple authors? A: Yes, the book features essays from various scholars who explore diverse perspectives on sexuality in Asia and the Pacific.
- Q: What historical contexts does the book cover? A: The book covers historical contexts from the first explorations by Europeans to contemporary issues related to sexuality.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for general readers or only for scholars? A: While it is scholarly in nature, the book may also be of interest to general readers who are keen on understanding sexualities in different cultural contexts.