The archaeology of prostitution and clandestine pursuits /

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Prostitution and other illicit activities, such as gambling and smuggling, have always been a part of the American social fabric, even though the women and men who participated in these pursuits have historically tried to cover up, or hide, their questionable endeavors. Prostitution is perhaps one o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Yamin, Rebecca, 1942- (Autor), Seifert, Donna J. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Nassaney, Michael S. (writer of foreword.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Gainesville : University Press of Florida, 2019.
Colección:American experience in archaeological perspective.
Temas:
Prostitution > United States > History.
Brothels > United States > History.
Social archaeology > United States.
Maisons de prostitution > États-Unis > Histoire.
Archéologie sociale > États-Unis.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Archaeology.
Brothels
Prostitution
Social archaeology
United States
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Agency and the archaeology of the unconventional
  • The archaeology of prostitution in American cities
  • Case studies: a brothel in New York City's most notorious neighborhood and parlor houses in Washington, D.C. neighborhoods within sight of the White House
  • Brothels and prostitution in the American West
  • Clandestine pursuits: public defiance of the rules
  • Clandestine pursuits: private spaces
  • Selling sex and keeping secrets.

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