Sex Scandal America [Paperback]

David S Rosen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2009

Sex Scandal America is a comprehensive history of sexual scandals in America from colonial times, including Pocahontas and the Puritans, to today few know about this part of George W. Bush's dubious past. The book exposes the scandals of national political figures and celebrities. It ties these scandals to the deeper changes in sexual culture occurring during the various phases of the country's social evolution. Most importantly, it assesses the role of political scandals as a form of public shaming. The book shows how, over the last four centuries, scandals have changed, evolving from a morality tale to an entertainment distraction.

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About the Author

David Rosen is a culture and media critic living in New York City. He regularly contributes on sexuality, popular culture, and the media to CounterPunch, Sexuality and Culture, Z Magazine, Filmmaker Magazine, FilmInFocus, and Liberty-Watch. He is author of the groundbreaking book, Off-Hollywood: The Making & Marketing of Independent Films.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Key Publishing House Inc; 1 edition (September 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978252683
• ISBN-13: 978-0978252687
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #351,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A spicy look about how scandals and American culture have changed over the years, October 27, 2009

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This review is from: Sex Scandal America (Paperback)

Politicians are human and have all of the same human flaws. "Sex Scandal America: Politics & the Ritual of Public Shaming" goes over the history of the United States and its flawed politicians from even before the United States existed, with the not-so-pure Puritans. Over the years, sex scandles have changed from cause to hang someone to merely fodder for the likes of Jay Leno. "Sex Scandal America" is a spicy look about how scandals and American culture have changed over the years.