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Zusatztext Tarrant's book sheds useful light on the bargain-basement world of contemporary porn. Informationen zum Autor Shira Tarrant is Associate Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Klappentext The Pornography Industry: What Everyone Needs to Know addresses key issues and concerns about a controversial and very hot topic. Written for a curious and intelligent audience interested in the foundations and developments of the industry, the book touches on the history of pornography, landmark legal cases, the latest medical research, and ongoing political debates. Zusammenfassung The Pornography Industry: What Everyone Needs to Know addresses key issues and concerns about a controversial and very hot topic. Written for a curious and intelligent audience interested in the foundations and developments of the industry, the book touches on the history of pornography, landmark legal cases, the latest medical research, and ongoing political debates. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Overview What is the definition of pornography? What is the difference between erotica and porn? Why does pornography matter? Is pornography a crime, a sin, a vice, or a choice? If pornography is a private issue, why talk about it in public? What makes pornography a valence issue? 2. Historical Questions When did pornography begin? How has pornography changed over time? How has technology impacted pornography? How did porn evolve in the twentieth-century? What are stag films? What is the golden era of porn? What is the video era of porn? What is the digital era of porn? What is some of the most famous (or infamous) porn in history? 3. The Pornography Industry What is the difference between mainstream and indie porn? What is the difference between features, gonzo, and unscripted porn? What are some of the leading industry organizations and publications? Where is most pornography made? What does an average contract look like? What kind of records need to be kept? What happens on a porn shoot? How much does it cost to produce porn? How much revenue does pornography generate ... and how accurate are these figures? Stolen porn: What is Internet piracy? What efforts are being made to address porn piracy? What are the awards given for porn? 4. Porn Performers How much are porn performers paid? How do rates vary? What is the pay for magazine shoots and adult-themed products? What are cam sites and how much do performers earn? What is it like to work in porn? Do porn performers enjoy having sex for the camera? Why do people become porn performers? What is the "damaged goods " hypothesis? Is this hypothesis true? What are some concerns about porn performers' well-being? How do performers transition out of the adult industry? 5. Who's Watching Porn? Is it true that men are more visually aroused than women? What are the demographics on porn use? How does age make a difference? How many people watch porn while they're at work? What is the data on men and women watching porn? What is the data on couples watching porn together? How does porn use correlate to religious and political views? What is the data on global porn use? How is this demographic information collected? What are the challenges in data collection? How might stigma and stereotypes about gender impact the data on who uses porn? 6. Pleasure and Danger in Pornography Does pornography cause violence against women? What are the debates and the data? Does pornography cause sexism and racism? Are there links between pornography and human sex trafficking? Does pornography mean that we are what we watch? What is the impact of pornography o...
