Harlots, Whores Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale [Hardcover]

Authored by one of the mostoriginal contemporarythinkers on the subject, thisbook is an enlighteningillustrated cultural history ofthe sex trade that puts sexworkers center stage, revealinghow they have lived andworked all around the globe. Lister's scholarship is impressive... She uses her knowledge to expose an ancient injustice, namely the persecution of workers in an industry that society deems both reprehensible and essential... A fascinating book about a subject too often swept under the rug. It's also very beautiful, magnificently designed and packed with hundreds of superb photos... This is a coffee-table book that packs a powerful bite.