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A cultural history of impotence that shows us that the failure of men to rise to the occasion has been a recurrent topic since the dawn of human culture. This work also explores the surprising political and social effects of impotence.

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"Although impotence has again become an acceptable topic of conversation, we forget that this subject has enjoyed a long, colorful history. In this fascinating book, Angus McLaren gives us the first cultural history of the topic, exploring the many discussions, rumors, and controversies played out on the public stage throughout the centuries - from the days of Plato up to the present. This is a terrific book." - Dr. Ruth Westheimer"

Impotence

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      Publisher The University of Chicago Press
      Published 1 April 2007
      ISBN-13 9780226500768
      978-0226500768
      ISBN-10 0226500764
      Also in:
      Sex and sexuality, social aspects

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A cultural history of impotence that shows us that the failure of men to rise to the occasion has been a recurrent topic since the dawn of human culture. This work also explores the surprising political and social effects of impotence.

      Trade Review
      "Although impotence has again become an acceptable topic of conversation, we forget that this subject has enjoyed a long, colorful history. In this fascinating book, Angus McLaren gives us the first cultural history of the topic, exploring the many discussions, rumors, and controversies played out on the public stage throughout the centuries - from the days of Plato up to the present. This is a terrific book." - Dr. Ruth Westheimer"

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