"This sophisticated, even witty collection goes beyond tired old debates to provide compelling and surprising insights into national cultures of pornography."—Anna Clark, author of Scandal: The Sexual Politics of the British Constitution.
"This collection makes an important and pioneering contribution toward demonstrating the historically and culturally specific nature of pornography and erotica."—Lesley Hall, founding editor of H-Histsex Discussion Network for the History of Sexuality "In this courageous, timely, and genuinely groundbreaking work, Lisa Z. Sigel and her coauthors examine the history of pornography in its national and international dimensions. Highly recommended."—Kevin White, author of Sexual Liberation or Sexual License?: The American Revolt against Victorianism.

Prostitution is a sensitive and controversial topic, encompassing both sex and money. Te En-cyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work is the ?rst major reference on these topics. Although extensive research has been undertaken, there has been no de?nitive collection of resources and information available in a convenient and useful form. Tis encyclopedia intended as both a primer of scholarly investigation into the sex industry and as a resource to learn more about its many facets. Tis encyclopedia encourages further exploration of prostitution and offers guidance on what has been documented and what is ripe for further exploration. Te term “sex work” encompasses prostitution plus other forms such as phone sex, pornog-raphy, stripping, and erotic dancing. However, the focus here is on prostitution. Related sex work entries, such as on geisha, stripping, and dance hall girls, are viewed through the lens of prostitution.

Te Encyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work includes 341 entries on important social, cultural, geographic, and medical topics related to prostitution. Tis information was collected over three years, with contributions by 179 experts in the ?eld who were asked to write about their speci?c topics. Contributors came from many ?elds, including advocacy, history, literature, law, and the social sciences and represent a wide range of views on prostitution. Distinguished contributors include Laura Agustin, Priscilla Alexander, Stephanie Budin, Jo Doezema, Gail Phetersen, Helen Self, and Tomas Steinfatt...