Making Sense of Prostitution

This book provides a compelling analysis of the conditions in which women are sustained within prostitution in Britain at the end of the millennium. Based on a major empirical study, it is a unique glimpse into how some women, who live lives completely torn apart by poverty, violence and criminalization, are able to understand their lives in prostitution and make sense of the choices they make in their struggle to survive.

About the author

Joanna Phoenix is Lecturer in Criminology at Middlesex University in London.

Summary

This book provides a compelling analysis of the conditions in which women are sustained within prostitution in Britain at the end of the millennium. Based on a major empirical study, it is a unique glimpse into how some women, who live lives completely torn apart by poverty, violence and criminalization, are able to understand their lives in prostitution and make sense of the choices they make in their struggle to survive.

Product details

• Authors: J. Phoenix
• Publisher: Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.05.1999
• EAN: 9780312220730
• ISBN: 978-0-312-22073-0
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 15 mm x 216 mm
• Weight: 397 g
• Illustrations: XI, 200 p.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Gender Studies, Sociology, Westeuropa, Social Science, Gender Studies: Gruppen, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, History of Britain and Ireland, Ethical Issues: Prostitution & Sex Industry, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality, Ethical issues, topics and debates