Cultural encyclopedia of the penis
No CoverAn A-to-Z encyclopedia exploring cultural meanings and interpretations of the penis across history and societies.
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An A-to-Z encyclopedia exploring cultural meanings and interpretations of the penis across history and societies.
This A-to-Z encyclopedia explores the cultural meanings, interpretations, and activities associated with the penis over the centuries and across cultures. Scholars, activists, researchers and clinicians delve into the penis in antiquity, in art, in religion, in politics, in media, in music, and in the cultural imagination. They examine the penis as a problem, a fetishized commodity, a weapon, an object of play. Penile décor and fashions--from piercings to koteka--are treated with equal dignity. ...
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Extremely explicit focus on sexual themes and anatomy; central to the book's content. Possible brief mentions of historical sexual coercion in cultural contexts.
Brief mentions of historical or cultural violence related to anatomy possible.
Moderate use of strong language in cultural or clinical discussions likely.
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Likely includes discussions of diverse sexual identities in cultural contexts.
Moderate focus on religious interpretations of anatomy across cultures.
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Frequent cultural and political commentary on gender and power dynamics.
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Brief references to historical or systemic suffering may be present. Possible brief mentions of historical sexual coercion in cultural contexts.
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