The American sex revolution.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sorokin, Pitirim A. (Pitirim Aleksandrovich), 1889-1968
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Sargent, [©1956]
Series:Extending horizons books.
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Table of Contents:
  • I. Revolution in sex behavior : An odd revolution ; Why it is important proliferating promiscuity ; Growing sex addiction
  • II. Sexualization of American culture : Literature ; Painting and sculpture ; Music ; Popular press ; Science ; Ethics and religion ; Law ; Political life
  • III. Effects of sex indulgence on the individual and his associates : A prevalent theory ; Health and longevity ; Mental health ; Moral integrity ; Creativity ; Happiness
  • IV. Social and cultural effects of sex anarchy : Mental, emotional, and volitional integrity ; Ethics law and the public mores ; Some examples ; The ruling classes
  • V. Sex in the creative growth and the decay of societies : Two generalizations ; Supplementary generalizations
  • VI. America at the crossroads : Dangerous listless drift ; National and international strife ; National health and vitality ; National creativity
  • VII. From sex anarchy to sane sex order : Total man and total love ; The imperatives of total love ; Ennoblement of culture and social life ; Law of polarization.