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Explore a deep academic study of human history and culture with The Scented Garden: Anthropology of the Sex Life in the Levant. Part of the Kegan Paul Library of Sexual Life, this encyclopaedic work provides a detailed look at the diverse sexual practices and customs found throughout various peoples and cultures. First published in 2008 by Routledge, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for students and researchers interested in social history and anthropology. It covers a wide range of specific topics, from the complexities of love and love charms to the social structures of rental marriages and the bridal night of a princess. Readers can examine the nuances of the sexual lexicon, the social concepts of chastity and shame, and historical perspectives on onanism and artificial instruments. The text also addresses public prostitution and the mechanics of the sex act within a cultural context. This scholarly volume offers a thorough examination of how human sexuality has been expressed and understood across different societies.

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Part of the Kegan Paul Library of Sexual Life, providing a scholarly foundation for researchers and students.

Comprehensive encyclopaedic coverage of sexual practices and customs across different cultures and peoples.

Detailed examination of diverse topics including love charms, rental marriages, and the bridal night of a princess.

Exploration of social concepts such as the sexual lexicon, chastity, and the feeling of shame.

In-depth analysis of historical subjects like onanism, artificial instruments, and public prostitution.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
05 September 2008
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08 December 2006

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