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Overview
Working from what he calls a radical humanist perspective, Weeks looks at sexual mores in these times of confusion -- from AIDS and the challenges of love and death, to the politics of diversity, to controversial topics such as sadomasochism, rape, and abortion rights.
Columbia University Press
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Working from what he calls a radical humanist perspective, Weeks (sociology, South Bank U., London) examines sexual mores in these confusing times--from AIDS to the politics of diversity to controversial topics such as sadomasochism, rape, and abortion rights. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)From the Publisher
'His 'nouveau' morality combines the acceptance of erotic diversity with the valuation of responsibility, love, care and solidarity. It is a moving and inspiring read.' Tribune
'[An] important book.' The Guardian
'Jeffrey Weeks' Invented Moralities is a response to the heated debate about sexual morality which has emerged over the past 20 years as the destabilisation of the 'heterosexual tradition' has become increasingly apparent.' Living Marxism
'Lively and wide-ranging, Weeks' book combines humour with scholarship, personal experience with observation to make a serious contribution to debates about fundamental issues such as love, sex and the importance of relationships. Weeks' advocacy of humanistic pluralism, as he identifies it, is provocative, thoughtful and very persuasive.' Morning Star
'A well-argued message of hope and encouragement ... this book is an important contribution to the discourse of post-modernity as well as sexual (particularly gay and lesbian) identities and moralities. It ought to be widely read and discussed.' Sociology