{"product_id":"prostitution-polygamy-and-power-9780252075926","title":"Prostitution Polygamy and Power","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of prostitution in early Salt Lake City and its role in the long political and economic struggle between Mormons and gentiles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fresh, revealing overview of two topics in Salt Lake City's history that often have been considered, if not taboo, then generally too delicate for close, honest inspection. [Jeffrey Nichols's] study treats polygamy and prostitution issues with honesty, sensitivity, and a professional historian's eye for detail and documentation. . . . A fascinating read.\"--\u003ci\u003eDialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A useful contribution to the history of both commercial sex and western politics.\"--\u003ci\u003eJournal of American History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This admirable and sympathetic treatment of prostitution in Utah's biggest city is a welcome addition to the literature. Nichols has given us a well-documented business and labor history of the sex trade for his period.\"--\u003ci\u003eAmerican Historical Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface   \u003ci\u003evii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations   \u003ci\u003eix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction   \u003ci\u003e1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. \"Celestial Marriage\" vs. \"Polygamic Lascivious Cohabitation\"   \u003ci\u003e9\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2. \"Women of the Town\"   \u003ci\u003e45\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3. \"The System in Vogue\"   \u003ci\u003e83\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4. \"An Extremely Clever Woman\"   \u003ci\u003e135\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5. \"The Future Occupants of the Houses of Ill-Repute\"   \u003ci\u003e178\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion   \u003ci\u003e213\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e References   \u003ci\u003e219\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index   \u003ci\u003e239\u003cbr\u003e Illustrations follow page 82\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"MO - University of Illinois Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742220484951,"sku":"9780252075926","price":19.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780252075926.jpg?v=1758383619","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/prostitution-polygamy-and-power-9780252075926","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}