An edition of The horrors of the half-known life (1968)
The horrors of the half-known life
male attitudes toward women and sexuality in nineteenth-century America
By G. J. Barker-Benfield
Publish Date
1976
Publisher
Harper & Row
Language
eng
Pages
352
Description:
"With an updated introduction, the revolutionary book that changed our understanding of gender relations in America is now back in print. Controversial and considered ahead of its time, The Horrors of the Half-Known Life is a startling portrait of male attitudes toward masculinity, women, and sexuality in nineteenth-century America."--BOOK JACKET.
subjects: History, Sex role, Sex customs, Masculinity, Gynecologists, Gynecology, Men, Women, Attitudes, Women in the United States, History and condition of women, Seksualiteit, Geschlechterrolle, Mannen, Sexualverhalten, Sex, Vrouwen, Sekserol, Masculinity (Psychology), Men, history, Gender identity, Rôle selon le sexe, Histoire, Vie sexuelle, Hommes, Gynécologie, Identité sexuelle, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Gender Studies, Psychology
People: John Todd (1800-1873), Augustus K. Gardner (1821-1876)
Places: United States
Times: 19th century