Sex and Punishment: Four Thousand Years of Judging Desire
A concise history tracing four thousand years of laws and customs that have judged and punished sexual behavior around the world.
About This Book
Sex and Punishment examines the long record of laws and customs that have sought to regulate human desire.
The book draws on legal codes, court records, and cultural practices from ancient civilizations to modern times.
It shows how shifting moral standards have shaped what societies permit, forbid, and punish.
Readers gain a broad view of the relationship between sexuality, power, and legal authority across cultures.
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