Review
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Much-needed.... Most of the articles are research centered
and bring quantitative analysis to historical, national, and
cultural events. This research constitutes the most evident
strength of the collection.... Scholars researching male sex work
will appreciate this crucial step in the right direction.
(Publishers Weekly)
A compelling new book. (The Huffington Post)
Beautifully designed and filled with surprising statistics,
historic photos, and artfully man-candy, Male Sex Work and
Society is an interesting and inful read. (The Fight
Magazine)
A valuable resource on an elusive topic. (A & U Magazine)
By the conclusion of the collection you are confident that the
subject has well and truly been considered from every angle. (Out
in Perth)
Much-needed exploration of male sex work marks the relaunching of
Harrington Park Press, a long-standing publisher of gender and
queer studies titles
Most of the articles are research centered
and bring quantitative analysis to historical, national, and
cultural events. This research constitutes the most evident
strength of the collection, as the public understanding of male
sex work has largely been defined by false assumptions, gaps in
information, and prejudices. (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)
Extensively researched from cover to cover, Male Sex is a highly
accessible tome. Seventeen chapters discuss every possible aspect
of male sex work, including the history, the issues male sex
workers face, and ways that male sex work is treated in various
parts of the world. Male Sex not only focuses on workers who
service male clients but also explores workers who work with
female clients. The male role in this line of work is a
fascinating topic the book wholly explores
.Academic, public, and
GLBT libraries would benefit greatly by including this book in
their collection. Whether for sociology, GLBT, or public
sections, Male Sex can be suggested to patrons to give them a
view into the world of male sex work. The book is highly
recommended for readers 18 years and older. (CHOICE)
Achieves its goal to an astonishing degree
.This is a
pathbreaking, well illustrated book about many aspects of male
sex work – historical, cultural, economical, ethnological, legal,
medical, psychological and artistic. As the editors explain their
(p. 462): "to open and clarify a new conceptually broader
perspective on the male sex industry
For this reviewer, the book
has been an eye-opener, and I suspect that it will have the same
effect on many other readers. Especially all those involved with
public issues - from doctors and nurses, social workers
and community leaders to the and the criminal justice
system, to public officials and politicians - would greatly
profit from reading the various papers included in this volume.
(Archives of Sexology)
Featuring a fantastic selection of authors from multiple
disciplinary backgrounds, this collection sets a new standard for
scholarly accounts of male sex work. The empirical depth is
remarkable, and the conceptual contributions are refined. Male
Sex Work and Society is essential reading for anyone interested
in sex, sexuality, identity, work, and GLTBQ issues. (Kevin
Walby, PhD, University of Victoria, author of Touching
Encounters: Sex, Work and Male-for-Male Internet Escorting)
Thoroughly researched and lavishly documented
of considerable
interest to social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors
and academics in relevant fields
an important work, a serious
contribution to queer studies, and a valuable tool for
professionals. (Out in Jersey)
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About the Author
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Victor Minichiello, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor in the
School of Public & Human Biosciences at La Trobe
University, Melbourne (Australia), and Section Editor of BMC
Public . An internationally recognized sexual and
public researcher, Victor has published over 170 books and
journal articles that have a high citation rate. He has published
extensively on the male sex industry (over 20 journal papers),
including invitations to contribute to four recent international
edited books and an encyclopedia on men and masculinities, and is
one of the world's top authorities on the subject. His research
has focused on the sexuality issues of a number of marginalized
groups, including men who have sex with men, sex workers, and
older people.
John Scott, PhD, is Professor, Faculty of Law, School of Justice,
Queensland Institute of Technology (Australia). He is an
internationally recognized sexual and public
researcher. Since 2001, John has published one book, one book
chapter, and eight peer-reviewed articles on the sex industry in
Australia. He also has published two encyclopedia entries on
aspects of the sex industry, and has presented numerous seminars
and conference papers on the sex industry at national and
international forums.
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