Hotbeds of Licentiousness

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Exploring British pornography in film during the 1970s, the book examines the cultural shifts surrounding the "Summer of Love," the Permissive Society, and the impact of Margaret Thatcher. Author Benjamin Halligan highlights overlooked filmmakers whose works reflect lifestyle aspirations and societal changes of the era. By analyzing pornography as a lens for understanding recent cultural and social history, the book offers a critical perspective on its role in shaping contemporary British society.