Gordon Rattray Taylor explores shifting public attitudes toward sex from pre-Christian times to the mid-20th century, primarily focusing on England. Though framed through Freudian theory, his analysis remains accessible and valuable. Taylor highlights the historical repression of sexual expression, censorship, and the criminalization of homosexuality, tracing the gradual rise of moral restrictions on sexuality and its cultural consequences. Despite his outdated Freudian views, the book offers a fascinating exploration of sexual norms and societal fears.
Dimensions:
21.2 x 14.5 x 4 cm
Format:
Hardcover, cloth bound, with dust jacket
Author:
G. Rattray Taylor
Publisher:
THAMES AND HUDSON