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The century-long struggle over the boundaries of sexual propriety and morality is the subject of Kevin White's rich account of American attitudes toward sex. Mr. White explores this great and continuing cultural conflict in the full context of Americans' ambiguous dialogue with their Victorian legacy. Incisive and authoritative....A remarkably nuanced analysis of Americans' obsession with sex. —John C. Burnham, Ohio State University. A bold and engaging survey...highly readable. —William L. O'Neill. American Ways Series.

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Provocative and well written. -- A. O. Edmonds * CHOICE * At last—an incisive and authoritative narrative history of sexuality in modern America. -- John C. Burnham Engaging. -- Colin Walters * The Washington Times * A brave and highly readable study that deserves the widest possible audience. -- William L. O'Neill, Professor of History, Rutgers University; author of <I>Coming Apart<I>

A brave and highly readable study that deserves the widest possible audience.--William L. O'Neill

A brave and highly readable study that deserves the widest possible audience.--William L. O'Neill, Professor of History, Rutgers University; author of Coming Apart

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