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Sex and sexuality in early America

by Merril Smith

Exploring a historically overlooked aspect of early American culture, this volume presents original research on sex and sexuality in the United States. It examines a broad spectrum of topics, including sexual behaviour, perceptions, and contemporary imagery.

Accession 1643 ISBN 0814780687 Publisher New York University Press
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