Policing sexuality : sex, society, and the state / Julian C.H. Lee.
Policing Sexuality explores the regulation of sexual behaviour and identity, asking how and why nation-states have sought to influence and control the sexuality of their citizens. Featuring crucial case studies from India, the US, Malaysia, Turkey, and Britain, this engaging comparative account exam...
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| Language: | English |
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Selangor, [Malaysia] : London ; New York :
Strategic Information and Research Development Centre ; Zed Books,
2011.
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| Physical Description: | 192 pages ; 22 cm |
| Format: | Book |
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Policing Sexuality explores the regulation of sexual behaviour and identity, asking how and why nation-states have sought to influence and control the sexuality of their citizens. Featuring crucial case studies from India, the US, Malaysia, Turkey, and Britain, this engaging comparative account examines the coercive control state authority exerts over sexuality. |
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| Call Number: | HQ23 .L44 2011 |
| Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-182) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781848138971 9781848138964 1848138962 1848138970 |