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Encyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work [Two Volumes] [2 Volumes]: Encyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work (2 Volumes Set)

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Finally, a review of sex work that neither glamorizes nor stigmatizes the individual workers and gives a comprehensive overview of the scholarly study of sex work to date. Each entry provides a glimpse into one or more aspects of sex work. Even entries into subjects that I didn't anticipate having an interest in (like the different kinds of prostitutes in ancient Rome) were engaging. I found myself writing down articles to look up in the future from the further reading list provided with each entry. Having mostly read about sex work from a political/feminist lens, it was refreshing to read about those topics mixed with history, geography, literature and art. It is not only a must-have reference, it is a fun read.

A magisterial work. This is a literally A to Z (Abolition to Zola) look at the history and geography of sex work. The two volumes range over a huge number of topics, but the reader is guided by topical and alphabetical indexes and a timeline. The editor provides an introductory overview which succinctly organizes and comments on the subject matter. This two volume scholarly work is indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject. At the same time it is a source of browsing pleasure for the idle reader.