Description
Book SynopsisDuring the early twentieth century, individuals and organizations from across the political spectrum launched a sustained effort to eradicate forced prostitution, commonly known as "white slavery." This book offers a study to focus on how these anti-vice campaigns also resulted in the creation of a racial hierarchy in the United States.
Trade Review"This interesting book deserves wide readership."--Journal of Social History
"White Slave Crusades offers not only an engaging contribution to the history of moral reform movements in American history but also a sophisticated addition to the sociology of culture and the new cultural history."--Christian Scholar's Review
"Interesting and provocative. The study covers an important topic in social and political history."--Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare
"Donovan provides an extremely well-documented account of antivice activism at the turn of the 20th century, and this book will surely be a useful resource for scholars of immigration, race, gender, sexuality, and culture."--American Journal of Sociology
"This close textual analysis offers an insightful look at rhetorical strategies underlying the formation and adaptation of racial and gender ideologies at the turn of the last century."--Choice
