For many individuals; pornography is a troubling and problematic issue. Regardless of how the public views this topic; one thing is clear: Pornography is as prevalent and accessible as smartphones and laptop computers. Indeed; beyond traditional hardcore material; a pornographic sensibility permeates many aspects of culturemdash;from tween and young teen fashions to television and commercially successful films. In fact; pornography is so widespread that more often than not it is taken as a given in our modern social space. However; the thought of engaging in intellectual discussions about the topic strikes manymdash;particularly scholarsmdash;as beneath them. And yet something this impactful; this definitive of modern culture; needs to be laid open to scrutiny.In The Philosophy of Pornography: Contemporary Perspectives; Lindsay Coleman and Jacob M. Held offer a collection of essays covering a wide range of viewpointsmdash;from issues of free speech and pornrsquo;s role in discrimination to the impact of porn on sexuality. These essays investigate the philosophical implications of pornography as a part of how we now seek to conceive and express our sexuality in contemporary life. Contributors to this volume discuss:pornography as a component of gender and sexual socializationecological understandings of sexually explicit mediasubordination; sexualization; and speech feminism and pornographypornographyrsquo;s depiction of love and friendshipblack women and pornographyplayfulness and creativity in pornBecause its subject mattermdash;sex; gender; interpersonal relationships; and even lovemdash;is reflective of who we are and what kind of society we want to create; pornography demands serious treatment. So whether one chooses to accept pornography as a fact of modern culture or not; this collection of timely essays represents a variety of voices in the ongoing debate. As such; The Philosophy of Pornography will be of interest to not only those who are engaged in porn studies but also to an audience educated in and conversant with recent trends in philosophy.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A must have book for beginners and advanced players.By CustomerTommy Morgans book has been more help to me as a learner of the chromatic harmonica than all my other books. Okay; he doesnt present complete tunes; but his exercises are excellent and he has a way of sneaking in occasional traps to trip the over-eager learner -- Ive paid much more for Chromatic Harmonica books and learned a lot less. Learning with this book is a long-term project; but returning to the earlier lessons is a great boost to a flagging morale when you feel yourself losing your way. Thank you for the music dictionary in the back pages. I may yet master this difficult instrument; or have a lot of fun trying; Tommy Morgan. Absolute beginner; James Verran.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Learn the NotesBy CustomerOf five harmonica books I have; this is the only one that provides a chart listing the different Hohner chromatic harmonicas ALONG WITH THE NOTE NAMES CORRESPONDING TO THE HOLES. This feature alone makes it my go-to book when I practice everyday. Knowing which notes come from which hole (blow and draw) will allow me to play almost any solo part in any key. On .com you can "open" the book and see the chart. This is what sold me on the book; and I would have paid the asking price for this chart alone.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerGood for beginners on the chromatic
