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Exploring the intricate relationship between sex and power, Richard Bernstein delves into the interactions between Eastern cultures and Western explorers throughout history. The narrative highlights notable figures such as Marco Polo, Isabella Thoburn, and Gustave Flaubert, showcasing their encounters with the complexities of foreign lands and cultures. Bernstein addresses the morally ambiguous opportunities these travelers faced, shedding light on the ongoing dynamics of exploitation and enrichment, making this a thought-provoking examination of a largely overlooked topic.
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The East, the West, and Sex, Richard Bernstein
- Language
- Released
- 2010
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The East, the West, and Sex
- Subtitle
- A History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Bernstein
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN10
- 0375713891
- ISBN13
- 9780375713897
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, References & Manuals, Science, USA, Erotica, Culture and Society, Sexuality & Intimacy, Africa, Mental Health, Asia, Gender, Evolution, Social History, Cultural Anthropology, Human Nature, Developing Countries, History of Sex, Orientalism, Social Engineering
- Description
- Exploring the intricate relationship between sex and power, Richard Bernstein delves into the interactions between Eastern cultures and Western explorers throughout history. The narrative highlights notable figures such as Marco Polo, Isabella Thoburn, and Gustave Flaubert, showcasing their encounters with the complexities of foreign lands and cultures. Bernstein addresses the morally ambiguous opportunities these travelers faced, shedding light on the ongoing dynamics of exploitation and enrichment, making this a thought-provoking examination of a largely overlooked topic.