{"product_id":"vibrator-nation-9780822368663","title":"Vibrator Nation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLynn Comella tells the fascinating history of how feminist sex-toy stores such as Eve's Garden, Good Vibrations and Babeland raised sexual consciousness, redefined the adult industry, provided educational and community resources, and changed the way sex was talked about, had, and enjoyed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"We’ve come a long way, baby, but as \u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuzz\u003c\/i\u003e make clear, we still may not be coming enough.\" -- Peggy Orenstein * New York Times Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] fascinating survey of the evolving culture of sexuality in America and of a small band of pro-sex feminists who were on the front lines of the sexual revolution.\" -- Vernon Rosario * Gay \u0026amp; Lesbian Review *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the cast of audacious women who led the lusty feminist revolution in San Francisco: Blank (who died in 2016), Susie Bright, Carol Queen and other sex-positive pioneers. A crash course in contemporary gender and sexuality studies, Comella’s book could be a television series every bit as juicy as \u003ci\u003eSex in the City\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eTransparent\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- Laura Frost * Times Higher Education *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging expedition across more than 30 years of the history of feminist sex stores in the US. Comella provides a multilayered context, detailing the cultural climates, sex education histories and social positioning of female sexuality that the stores operated and flourished under.... An inspiring read, \u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation\u003c\/i\u003e will engage those interested in the history of sexual pleasure as well as provide valuable information for those researching feminist activism and the broader field of female sexuality.\"\u003cbr\u003e   -- Caroline West * Screening Sex *\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] worthy exploration into how women have orgasmed their way into sexual liberation.\" * Bitch *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for anyone interested in opening an adult boutique, or who already owns one and is looking for inspiration—and for anyone who is interested in the history of adult boutiques and what they might look like in the years to come. It's apparent Comella has a deep respect and admiration for the people she interviewed and for their missions.\" -- Sherri L. Shaulis * AVN Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s equal parts social history, popular culture, business and psychology and, while amply sourced, reads like a novel populated by memorable true-life characters.\" -- John Przybys * Las Vegas Review-Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation\u003c\/i\u003e tells one part of our country's feminist story, but it may just as well be a call to action to grab a vibrator – or whatever tool of liberation you choose – and resist.\" -- Nicole Guappone * Rolling Stone *\u003cbr\u003e\"Comella’s \u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation\u003c\/i\u003e shows how feminist sex-toy shops freed us from the confines of the patriarchy — rather than reinforced our role within it — and gave us the power to feel powerful using 'one conversation, vibrator, and orgasm at a time.'\" -- Annamarya Scaccia * Bust *\u003cbr\u003e\"An impressive history of feminist sex-toy stores in the US.... Highly recommended. All levels\/libraries.\" -- T.E. Adams * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\"A remarkable work of sex-positive slow scholarship. . . . Equally engaging for those both inside and outside of academia, \u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation\u003c\/i\u003e is an important and accessible addition to the sex-positive feminist canon.\" -- Kristen J. Sollée * Signs *\u003cbr\u003e\"A beautifully written and well-researched book. . . . \u003ci\u003eVibrator Nation \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary feminism as well as the intersections of gender, sexuality, public space, and consumerism.\" -- Alison Better * American Journal of Sociology *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments  ix\u003cbr\u003e Introduction. The Making of a Market  1\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Business of Masturbation  15\u003cbr\u003e 2. Out of the Therapist's Office, into the Vibrator Shop  43\u003cbr\u003e 3. Living the Mission  63\u003cbr\u003e 4. Repackaging Sex  88\u003cbr\u003e 5. The Politics of Products  113\u003cbr\u003e 6. Sexperts and Sex Talk  136\u003cbr\u003e 7. Selling Identity  161\u003cbr\u003e 8. Profitability and Social Change  188\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion. Grow or Die?  211\u003cbr\u003e Appendix. Studying Sexual Culture and Commerce  229\u003cbr\u003e Notes  235\u003cbr\u003e Selected Bibliography  257\u003cbr\u003e Index  267","brand":"Duke University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406103978327,"sku":"9780822368663","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780822368663.jpg?v=1730494541","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/vibrator-nation-9780822368663","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}