The State of Sex: Tourism, Sex and Sin in the New American Heartland (Sociology Re-Wired)

The State of Sex is a study of Nevada’s brothels that situates the nation's only legal brothel industry in the political economy of contemporary tourism. Nevada is part of the "new American heartland," as its pastimes, people, and politics have become more central to the nation. The rise of a service and leisure economy over the past sixty years has propelled sexuality into the heart of contemporary markets. Yet, neoliberal laws in the United States promote business but limit sexual commerce.How have Nevada's legal brothels survived, while the rest of the country criminalizes prostitution? How do brothels operate? Who works in them? This book brings social theory on globalizing economies, politics, leisure consumption, and emotional labor in interactive service work together with research on contemporary prostitution and sexual commerce. The authors employ an innovative, multi-method sociological approach, combining historical analysis of how the brothels came to be with over a decade's worth of ethnographic research on the current state of the industry.

Business & Money

Jackson, Crystal

Brents, Barbara

Hausbeck, Kathryn

Industries

Routledge

Author and historian, Crystal Jackson, delivers an authentic and compelling account of one town's epic journey through American history. Since our nation's birth, Pacoima has been a microcosm of America's social development and evolution. Once called Pacoinga, this was sacred Indian land until Spain invaded in the 1700s. From the Mission era and genocide of the area's natives to the rise of a Black middle-class suburban community, the town's diverse racial history is unlike any other. Jackson's powerful book peels back the jaw-dropping layers of this historic town to expose the provocative racial threads that bind American history. As some in America strived to contain and diminish people of color, time after time, Pacoimabroke free and flew to unimaginable heights. The town blends a unique divergence of cultures, including Native, Latino, Black, Japanese, and White has defied all odds over that last 150 years. Their remarkable history reveals stories that redefine the development of America's minority culture. Jackson has spent five years researching the town and interviewed dozens of current and former residents. US Congressman Tony Cárdenas, US Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and Calif. Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, are among the many people raised in Pacoima, that Jackson interviewed for the book. She also interviewed 90-year-old residents, Indian chiefs, Mexican migrants, families of Japanese internment camp survivors and civil rights leaders who vividly described the town's growth and evolution. Despite the stolen Indian land, punishment for speaking Spanish, forced imprisonment, civil rights violations, and a tragic crack epidemic that nearly destroyed the town, Pacoima has defied all odds to make a significant impact on the country and even the world.

The Entrance: Pacoima's Story

History

Americas

BAIT-CAL Publishing

Not Colored

Literature & Fiction

United States

Libby Reynolds is having to reboot her entire life after a sudden divorce and relocation. Seth Carver has let work become his whole life, becoming himself the kind of anachronism he surrounds himself with in the antique store he owns. They'll fall together, but can their love withstand a visit from the past she's left behind? Left on Main is the first in the Map of Madison series.

Left On Main (1) (Heart of Madison Series)

Romance

Contemporary

Sands Press

Lindy Carver can really get behind the idea that the future is female. After all, she's taking family planning into her own hands as she approaches 40 with no relationship in sight. A passionate artist and fierce feminist, Lindy knows that she's capable of creating exactly the life she wants, even if she has to do it alone. Dean Walton has elevated casual dating to an art form, having escaped a dysfunctional childhood with no intention of repeating those patterns in his future. He's known Lindy forever, but lately, tension has grown between them that has nothing to do with annoyance. As their relationship heats up, their careful plans go sideways, and Dean's reputation may just come back to haunt them. Right on Walton is the second book in the Heart of Madison series.

Right On Walton (2) (Heart of Madison Series)

Bookstore manager and proud dog owner, Beth's life is full enough without romance. Lately, she's been catching feelings for the worst possible person- her best friend Jamie. She's determined to get over it, but will the cure kill the feelings or just their friendship? Anything but a Walk in the Park is the third in the Map of Madison series. It continues the story of the charming town of Madison, Georgia, and the people in it, but it can also stand alone as a women's fiction novel. Beth Everett has given up on finding true love. She's happy being single and has contented herself with her life filled with books and the lovable mini bull terrier, Mr. Darcy. Surrounded by weddings and new babies, Beth begins to question how happy she is with the life she's chosen. Worse, she's started having feelings for her best friend, a man she's sure doesn't see her in a romantic light. Determined to get over her feelings with minimal embarrassment, she keeps her distance. Jamie Radford works in an antique store and is working on his degree in Accounting. Bald, muscled, and tattooed, he doesn't necessarily fit into the world of antiques or accountants. In fact, the only place where he seems to fit perfectly is with Beth. Still, she's not interested in dating, and Jamie has been a serial monogamist. Having accepted his place in the friend zone, he's getting back into dating when Beth suddenly stops spending time with him. Jamie keeps trying to move on, but weddings and local events keep throwing them together. Can they find their way back to being friends, or will Beth's distance- and growing feelings- irrevocably change their relationship? As their story unfolds, we catch up with Seth and Libby from Left on Main, following their wedding as well as reproductive challenges. We also catch up with Dean and Lindy from Right on Walton as they explore their relationship, the challenges of parenting, and the dangers of his job. We further still see how sisters Presley and Layla have survived the turmoil from Right on Walton, setting readers up for the fourth book in the series. These stories unfold as the backdrop to the changes in Beth and Jamie's life. It's definitely Anything but a Walk in the Park.

Deep in the Heart of Madison (3) (Heart of Madison Series)

The Heart of Madison series is a light-hearted, warm, romantic story of rebuilding life after disappointment. Ms. Jackson is extremely talented at character development, making the reader fall in love with those characters and feel the emotions they are experiencing in the story. The author builds on each character and uses the real town of Madison Georgia as the backdrop. The shops, streets, and buildings are part of the actual settings, giving a realistic and tactical sensory approach to the story.

Waiting for the Girl Next Door (4) (Heart of Madison Series)

Do Y.O.U.: Your Own Uniqueness

Parenting & Relationships

BooxAi

A Solitary Witch Brews Self-Love

Literary

Independently published

My Words Are Whiskey

Poetry

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