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Fierce Desires
A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America
Book • 2024
In 'Fierce Desires', Rebecca L. Davis presents a richly textured and authoritative history of sex and sexuality in America.
The book covers a wide range of topics, from the public floggings of fornicators in early New England to the recent restrictions on access to gender-affirming care.
Davis draws on a wealth of sources, including legal records, erotica, and romance novels, to recast important episodes and uncover stories of little-remembered pioneers and iconoclasts.
The narrative highlights the shifting roles of sex and sexuality in American societies and identities, providing historical depth to understand today's polarizing debates on sexuality and gender.
The book covers a wide range of topics, from the public floggings of fornicators in early New England to the recent restrictions on access to gender-affirming care.
Davis draws on a wealth of sources, including legal records, erotica, and romance novels, to recast important episodes and uncover stories of little-remembered pioneers and iconoclasts.
The narrative highlights the shifting roles of sex and sexuality in American societies and identities, providing historical depth to understand today's polarizing debates on sexuality and gender.
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