New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex Work

New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex Work

Author: New Books Network Language: English Episodes: 100
Dive into the complex and ever-evolving world of human intimacy with New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex Work. As part of the New Books Network's extensive academic library, this channel offers a space for serious, accessible conversation about the latest scholarship. Each episode features an in-depth interview where authors discuss their recent publications with a knowledgeable host, breaking down intricate research into engaging dialogue. You'll hear about historical perspectives on desire, scientific explorations of attraction, cultural analyses of identity, and the social and political dimensions of sex work. The discussions are nuanced and thoughtful, moving beyond headlines to explore the real questions scholars are asking today. This podcast makes cutting-edge academic work available to anyone curious about the forces that shape our most personal lives. By focusing on newly published books, it ensures listeners are connected to the most current ideas and debates across multiple disciplines, from history and social science to arts and literature. Tune in for a consistently enlightening exploration of the books that are defining how we understand sex and sexuality.
Episodes
Dating Apps, Queer Stigma, and Digital Intimacy in Kazakhstan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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How queer men in Kazakhstan navigate dating apps in a context of stigma, surveillance, and limited legal protections. It shows how platforms like Grindr, Hornet, Tinder, and VKontakte function as spaces where trust, visi…
Jewish Anarchist Women 1920–1950: The Politics of Sexuality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Anarchist theory includes the belief in freedom for all - that no one person, nor group of people, should have power over any others; that individuals can best decide how to live (and love). In this presentation Elaine L…