Prostitution ― On Whores, Hustlers, and Johns

Male and female sex workers, academics, lawyers, law enforcers, histories, doctors, and others offer a kaleidoscopic look at the profession. Among their topics are a madame's notebook from 18th-century Paris, the work and policies in China, being a john, she-male prostitutes, producing knowledge about safe sex, sexual tourism, and why prohibition fails. The forward is by Joycelyn Elders, who was recently excused from being US Surgeon General for advocating legalization as the best means to reduce the spread of AIDS and other diseases. No photos or phone numbers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

James E. Elias, Ph.D. (Northridge, CA) is director of the Center for Sex Research, and a co-editor of Gender Blending. Vern L. Bullough, Ph.D., R.N. (Northridge, CA) has authored or edited more than twenty books, including How I Got Into Sex. Veronica Elias, Ph.D. (Sherman Oaks, CA) is a professor of sociology at California State University at Northridge. Gwen Brewer, Ph.D. (Thousand Oaks, CA) is a retired English and writing professor from California State University at Northridge.