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Tearoom Trade: Impersonal Sex In Public Places (Observations)
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From The Time Of Its First Publication, 'Tearoom Trade' Engendered Controversy. It Was Also Accorded An Unusual Amount Of Praise For A First Book On A Marginal, Intentionally Selfeffacing Population By A Previously Unknown Sociologist. The Book Was Quickly Recognized As An Important, Imaginative, And Useful Contribution To Our Understanding Of Deviant Sexual Activity. Describing Impersonal, Anonymous Sexual Encounters In Public RestroomsTearooms In The Argotthe Book Explored The Behavior Of Men Whose Closet Homosexuality Was Kept From Their Families And Neighbors. By Posing As An Initiate, The Author Was Able To Engage In Systematic Observation Of Homosexual Acts In Public Settings, And Later To Develop A More Complete Picture Of Those Involved By Interviewing Them In Their Homes, Again Without Revealing Their Unwitting Participation In His Study. This Enlarged Edition Of 'Tearoom Trade' Includes The Original Text, Together With A Retrospect, Written By Nicholas Von Hoffman, Irving Louis Horowitz, Lee Rainwater, Donald P. Warwick, And Myron Glazer. The Material Added Includes A Perspective On The Social Scientist At Work And The Ethical Problems To Which That Work May Give Rise, Along With Debate By The Book'S Initial Critics And Proponents. Humphreys Added A Postscript And His Views On The Opinion Expressed In The Retrospect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Tearoom Trade'? A: 'Tearoom Trade' explores the phenomenon of impersonal sexual encounters among men in public restrooms, focusing on the hidden aspects of homosexual behavior and how societal norms influence these interactions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Tearoom Trade'? A: The author of 'Tearoom Trade' is Laud Humphreys, who conducted extensive research on the subject of public sexual encounters.
- Q: What type of research methods were used in 'Tearoom Trade'? A: Laud Humphreys employed systematic observation and interviews to gather data, posing as an initiate to understand the behavior of men engaging in anonymous sexual encounters.
- Q: When was 'Tearoom Trade' first published? A: 'Tearoom Trade' was first published on December 31, 1975.
- Q: What makes the enlarged edition of 'Tearoom Trade' unique? A: The enlarged edition includes the original text along with additional perspectives and a retrospect written by notable figures, discussing the ethical implications and critiques of the study.
- Q: Is 'Tearoom Trade' suitable for academic research? A: 'Tearoom Trade' is considered an important contribution to sociology and sexuality studies, making it a valuable resource for academic research in those fields.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Tearoom Trade'? A: 'Tearoom Trade' consists of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Tearoom Trade' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Tearoom Trade' is sold as a new item.
- Q: What category does 'Tearoom Trade' fall under? A: 'Tearoom Trade' is categorized under Sexuality.