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OverviewThrough the words of sex workers and their clients, Jeremy Seabrook reconsiders the popular conception of sex tourism in Asia. Through its examination of the many paradoxes surrounding this controversial subject, Travels in the Skin Trade also sheds new light on the wider and problematic relationship between the North and the South. Press coverage of the sex trade routinely consists of ill-informed, moralising and sensationalist denunciations of the 'industry'. Through the words of sex workers and their clients, Seabrook reconsiders the popular conception of the sex industry and explores the complex relationship between sex and tourism. In so doing he presents an objective, sensitive view of the industry. Through its examination of the many paradoxes surrounding this controversial subject, Travels in the Skin Trade also sheds new light on the wider and problematic relationship between the North and the South. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeremy SeabrookPublisher: Pluto Press Imprint: Pluto Press Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.384kg ISBN: 9780745317571ISBN 10: 074531757 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 20 April 2001 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsPreface to New Edition Introduction 1. Sex as Industry 2. The Environment of the Sex Trade 3. Male Visitors to Bangkok 4. The Sex Industry: Economic and Social Base 5. The Sex Industry: Supply 6. Stories from a Sex Industry 7. The Sex Industry Becomes the Aids Industry 8. The Sex Market and Human Rights 9. Children's Rights in Thailand Conclusion Appendix: Useful Contacts IndexReviews'Jeremy Seabrook is one of England's most imaginative and creative writers, with a preacher's talent for prophesy and a capacity for righteous indignation reminiscent of George Orwell.' Richard Gott, The Guardian 'It raises questions about the rights of Thai women and children and the expectations of the men who travel to the country for this service. Finally it encourages a more wide-reaching understanding of basic human rights and considers the problematic relationship between North and South.' Oxfam Review of Journals """'Jeremy Seabrook is one of England's most imaginative and creative writers, with a preacher's talent for prophesy and a capacity for righteous indignation reminiscent of George Orwell.' Richard Gott, The Guardian 'It raises questions about the rights of Thai women and children and the expectations of the men who travel to the country for this service. Finally it encourages a more wide-reaching understanding of basic human rights and considers the problematic relationship between North and South.' Oxfam Review of Journals""" Author InformationJeremy Seabrook has been writing books for over half a century. His articles have been featured in the Guardian, The Times and the Independent. He has written plays for stage, TV and the theatre, some in collaboration with his close friend, Michael O’Neill. His many books include People Without History: India’s Muslim Ghettos and Cut Out: Living Without Welfare. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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