Abstract / Description of output
This valuable study fills a gap in our understanding of modern Scottish, and British, Society, providing as it does a vital perspective on Scotland's sexual history and its political and social context. It is unique in exploring the period from 1950 to 1980, covering the immediate post-war and Scotland’s sexual ‘coming-of-age’. It charts a steady political growth from a deeply moralistic policy framework towards a less judgmental, global and scientific context.
Davidson and Davis lead us through the Scottish sexual landscape leading up to the global crisis of HIV/AIDS, analysing post-war state policy towards issues such as abortion, family planning, homosexuality, pornography, prostitution, sex education and sexual heath. Policy-makers, social historians, teachers and students alike will find this an invaluable resource on the study of sexuality and policy-making in modern society.
Davidson and Davis lead us through the Scottish sexual landscape leading up to the global crisis of HIV/AIDS, analysing post-war state policy towards issues such as abortion, family planning, homosexuality, pornography, prostitution, sex education and sexual heath. Policy-makers, social historians, teachers and students alike will find this an invaluable resource on the study of sexuality and policy-making in modern society.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Edinburgh |
| Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780748649457, 9780748649433 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780748645602, 9780748694068 |
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| Publication status | Published - 12 Apr 2012 |