A Global History of Sexuality - The Modern Era (Electronic book text, 1st edition)

"A Global History of Sexuality" provides a provocative, wide-ranging introduction to the history of sexuality from the late eighteenth century to the present day.

Explores what sexuality has meant in the everyday lives of individuals over the last 200 yearsOrganized around four major themes: the formation of sexual identity, the regulation of sexuality by societal norms, the regulation of sexuality by institutions, and the intersection of sexuality with globalizationExamines the topic from a comparative, global perspective, with well-chosen case studies to illuminate the broader themesIncludes interdisciplinary contributions from prominent historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and sexuality studies scholarsIntroduces important theoretical concepts in a clear, accessible way