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Author:   Shira Tarrant, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department, California State University, Long Beach)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 14.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.80cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9780190205119

ISBN 10:   0190205113
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   15 May 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Overview What is the definition of pornography? What is the difference between erotica and porn? Why does pornography matter? Is pornography a crime, a sin, a vice, or a choice? If pornography is a private issue, why talk about it in public? What makes pornography a valence issue? 2. Historical Questions When did pornography begin? How has pornography changed over time? How has technology impacted pornography? How did porn evolve in the twentieth-century? What are stag films? What is the golden era of porn? What is the video era of porn? What is the digital era of porn? What is some of the most famous (or infamous) porn in history? 3. The Pornography Industry What is the difference between mainstream and indie porn? What is the difference between features, gonzo, and unscripted porn? What are some of the leading industry organizations and publications? Where is most pornography made? What does an average contract look like? What kind of records need to be kept? What happens on a porn shoot? How much does it cost to produce porn? How much revenue does pornography generate EL and how accurate are these figures? Stolen porn: What is Internet piracy? What efforts are being made to address porn piracy? What are the awards given for porn? 4. Porn Performers How much are porn performers paid? How do rates vary? What is the pay for magazine shoots and adult-themed products? What are cam sites and how much do performers earn? What is it like to work in porn? Do porn performers enjoy having sex for the camera? Why do people become porn performers? What is the

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The debate about porn is a minefield, a thick entanglement of moral, religious, political, feminist and libertarian concerns. As with a skein of wool, as each side pulls tighter on its strand, the knot gets tighter, positions ossify, and no one listens. The always insightful writer Shira Tarrant bravely steps into the debate with a calm, thorough discussion of every aspect of the porn industry. With a careful and assured grasp on the material, Tarrant guides the reader, shaking the skein gently, letting knots untangle and individual strands become clearer. The best primer on porn one can find. --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Stony Brook University, and author of Angry White Men The Pornography Industry offers an incredibly comprehensive examination of pornography - covering legal issues, political debates, performers, consumers, the porn industry, technological changes, and much more. Unlike some other books on pornography, Tarrant's analysis of these issues is consistently evidence-based, and the evidence presented challenges many of the conventional myths regarding the content of pornography and its effects on those who produce and consume it. --Ronald Weitzer, George Washington University, and author of Legalizing Prostitution: From Illicit Vice to Lawful Business Pornography is a controversial topic that many people like to argue about-and even more people like to watch. Shira Tarrant has written an even-handed account of the legal, political, and social issues at stake. This important book provides an accessible overview of key concerns that face parents, educators, the curious, and the concerned. --Nadine Strossen, author of Defending Pornography: Free Speech, Sex, and the Fight for Women's Rights Shira Tarrant has provided a wide-ranging, accessibly written primer on the modern pornography industry, answering questions many people want to know but are afraid-or don't know whom-to ask. She demystifies the business and humanizes the workers in it. Above all, Tarrant advocates for greater education about this rapidly changing industry, guiding readers in understanding its potential harms and benefits. --Carisa R. Showden, author of Choices Women Make: Agency in Domestic Violence, Assisted Reproduction, and Sex Work A non-judgemental look at the the porn industry, author Tarrant covers pretty much all the topics, the history and societies viewpoint, as you would probably expect ... I think this book will be most appreciated by readers who are looking for a sterile, historical look at the industry. --Jeff Linamen

The debate about porn is a minefield, a thick entanglement of moral, religious, political, feminist and libertarian concerns. As with a skein of wool, as each side pulls tighter on its strand, the knot gets tighter, positions ossify, and no one listens. The always insightful writer Shira Tarrant bravely steps into the debate with a calm, thorough discussion of every aspect of the porn industry. With a careful and assured grasp on the material, Tarrant guides the reader, shaking the skein gently, letting knots untangle and individual strands become clearer. The best primer on porn one can find. --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Stony Brook University, and author of Angry White Men The Pornography Industry offers an incredibly comprehensive examination of pornography - covering legal issues, political debates, performers, consumers, the porn industry, technological changes, and much more. Unlike some other books on pornography, Tarrant's analysis of these issues is consistently evidence-based, and the evidence presented challenges many of the conventional myths regarding the content of pornography and its effects on those who produce and consume it. --Ronald Weitzer, George Washington University, and author of Legalizing Prostitution: From Illicit Vice to Lawful Business Pornography is a controversial topic that many people like to argue about-and even more people like to watch. Shira Tarrant has written an even-handed account of the legal, political, and social issues at stake. This important book provides an accessible overview of key concerns that face parents, educators, the curious, and the concerned. --Nadine Strossen, author of Defending Pornography: Free Speech, Sex, and the Fight for Women's Rights Shira Tarrant has provided a wide-ranging, accessibly written primer on the modern pornography industry, answering questions many people want to know but are afraid-or don't know whom-to ask. She demystifies the business and humanizes the workers in it. Above all, Tarrant advocates for greater education about this rapidly changing industry, guiding readers in understanding its potential harms and benefits. --Carisa R. Showden, author of Choices Women Make: Agency in Domestic Violence, Assisted Reproduction, and Sex Work

The debate about porn is a minefield, a thick entanglement of moral, religious, political, feminist and libertarian concerns. As with a skein of wool, as each side pulls tighter on its strand, the knot gets tighter, positions ossify, and no one listens. The always insightful writer Shira Tarrant bravely steps into the debate with a calm, thorough discussion of every aspect of the porn industry. With a careful and assured grasp on the material, Tarrant guides the reader, shaking the skein gently, letting knots untangle and individual strands become clearer. The best primer on porn one can find. --Michael Kimmel, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Stony Brook University, and author of Angry White Men

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Shira Tarrant is Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at California State University, Long Beach.

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