Buy New

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
or
Amazon Prime Free Trial required. Sign up when you check out. Learn More
Buy Used
Used - Good See details
$8.89 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Porn 101
 
See larger image
 
Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Porn 101 [Paperback]

James E. Elias (Editor), Vern L. Bullough (Editor), Will Jarvis (Editor)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Price: $28.98 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Only 2 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).
Want it delivered Tuesday, January 31? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Hardcover --  
Paperback $28.98  

Book Description

October 1999
Is the sex depicted in pornographic movies a reflection of what happens in real life? Do such movies exploit their female and male actors? Should pornography be held responsible for misconceptions about women and sex, or for violent behaviour in men? What is obscenity? What is the difference between the erotic, the pornographic, and the artistic? Should society heed the constant calls for censorship, or is pornography a form of speech that, though objectionable to some, is deserving of Constitutional protection? These questions and more in the controversial pornography debate are pondered in this wide-ranging collection of essays by both scholars and those who work within the porn industry, from actors and actresses to directors and writers, including even top First Amendment attorneys. The effects of pornography on its audience - one of the most heated topics - are examined in depth with all available international data, while tell-all stories from behind the scenes of the industry provide unique insight into porn's production. An all-inclusive volume, "Porn 101" ranges from gay to straight pornography, from sadomasochism to phone sex, and includes discussion of the special issues raised by child pornography.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought


Editorial Reviews

Review

"...for sheer breadth of intelligent, interesting articles on porn, you'll have to go a long way to beat this." -- Fiesta Digest, Volume 1, Issue 3

Product Details

  • Paperback: 450 pages
  • Publisher: Prometheus Books (October 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1573927503
  • ISBN-13: 978-1573927505
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,408,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I help men, women and couples move past blocks to communication and intimacy by teaching sacred sexuality and anger management techniques.

I specialize in creating genuine change and measurable results for you by isolating the blocks to what you want and helping you move past them so you can live the life you fantasize about.

How do I do it? Over the telephone and in-person at my Nevada City, California office. I love my work. I get to help people out of frustration and fear and into freedom and joy. It's very exciting!

My new book, Veronica Monet's S-e-x Secrets of Escorts: Tips from a Pro (Alpha Books 2005) is available right here on Amazon.com. My extensive media credits include CNN, A&E, ABC's 20/20, FOX News, Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect and The New York Times. You can watch clips from some of these television shows on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/theshamefreezone

I have a degree in Psychology, and I am certified as a S-e-x-ologist and a S-e-x Educator. I am also certified as an Anger Management Specialist. Please visit www.sexwithoutshame.com to find out what I can do for you!

Call 888.903.0050 for your FREE 10 minute consultation!

 

Customer Reviews

6 Reviews
5 star:
 (3)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:
 (2)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.5 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A survey of eroticism, pornography and the first amendment., March 5, 2000
This review is from: Porn 101 (Paperback)
Some adult writings are contained in this survey of eroticism, pornography and the first amendment which considers the foundations and debates surrounding sex and porn. Scholars' writings mingle with those who work in the porn industry from actresses to directors in this survey of the effects of pornography on audiences and its place in modern society.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, April 18, 2001
This review is from: Porn 101 (Paperback)
As a student of human sexuality, this book is full of incredible information and testimony on the social aspects of pornography. If you are looking for a book OF pornography, look elsewhere - this is a book of academic discussion on pornogrpahy's role in society. A definite must-have for any scholar on human sexuality!
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very important, February 11, 2005
By 
Eolake "eolake.blogspot.com" (Lancashire, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Porn 101 (Paperback)
Quote from this book:
"... the amount of pornography available in the United States is considerably greater than thirty or even twenty years ago. One can consider alone the increase in home video rental and sales...
... we can see that the incidence of rape declined markedly over these last twenty years from 1975 to 1995."

This is very upsetting indeed. Think about what this means about the people who campaigns against porn. What do they really want?
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews




Only search this product's reviews



What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
 
(6)
(8)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums



So You'd Like to...


Create a guide


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject