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The East, the West, and Sex: A History

by Richard Bernstein
$11.90
The East, the West, and Sex: A History
The East, the West, and Sex: A History

Historical interplay of Eastern allure and Western conquest.

If you're intrigued by how the intersections of sexuality, power dynamics, and cultural exchanges shape history, "The East, the West, and Sex" offers a thought-provoking perspective. Richard Bernstein masterfully uncovers centuries of interactions between Western explorers and Eastern societies, delving into the controversial and often unspoken aspects that have influenced global relationships. This book doesn't just recount events; it challenges readers to consider the longstanding implications of these encounters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The East, the West, and Sex: A History

by Richard Bernstein
$11.90
ISBN: 9780375713897
Authors: Richard Bernstein
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2010-07-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Related Topics: Asia
Goodreads rating: 3.07
(rated by 179 readers)

Description

In this wide-ranging history, Richard Bernstein explores the connection between sex and power as it has played out between Eastern cultures and the Western explorers, merchants, and conquerors who have visited them. This illuminating book describes the historical and ongoing encounter between these travelers and the morally ambiguous opportunities they found in foreign lands. Bernstein’s narrative teems with real figures, from Marco Polo and his investigation into the harem of Kublai Khan; the nineteenth-century American missionary Isabella Thoburn and her efforts to stamp out the “sinfulness” of the Mughal culture of India; Gustave Flaubert and his dalliances with Egyptian prostitutes; to modern-day sex tourists in Southeast Asia, as well as the women that they both exploit and enrich. Provocative and insightful, The East, The West, and Sex is a lucid look at a pervasive and yet mostly ignored subject.
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Historical interplay of Eastern allure and Western conquest.

If you're intrigued by how the intersections of sexuality, power dynamics, and cultural exchanges shape history, "The East, the West, and Sex" offers a thought-provoking perspective. Richard Bernstein masterfully uncovers centuries of interactions between Western explorers and Eastern societies, delving into the controversial and often unspoken aspects that have influenced global relationships. This book doesn't just recount events; it challenges readers to consider the longstanding implications of these encounters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.