Whores and Other Feminists fleshes out feminist politics from the perspective of sex workers--strippers; prostitutes; porn writers; producers and performers; dominatrices--and their allies. Comprising a range of voices from both within and outside the academy; this collection draws from traditional feminisms; postmodern feminism; queer theory; and sex radicalism. It stretches the boundaries of contemporary feminism; holding accountable both traditional feminism for stigmatizing sex workers; and also the sex industry for its sexist practices.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book but could have been even better!By Michael AmbeauI loved this book! I have read many books on Black Sabbath and was kind of cautious about buying another one. Glad I did! Mick Wall has been there with the band through most of their careers. I thought when I would read it I would know all of the story already.Was gladly surprised to find out that this book had many things I didn`t know. Went into detail on some things more than I knew before.I never knew the full story on why Bill Ward was not always with Sabbath on Heaven Hell and Born Again.What happened later when they made 13 and Bill was not included. Mick Wall tells the whole story. I was very glad to read about the Born Again album and all that happened with making this album. I thought Born Again was a great album!My only complaints about this book are that Mick really thinks Technical Ecstacy Never Say Die are terrible.I know they aren`t as great as earlier Sabbath but I liked Technical Ecstacy a lot.Thought it had a lot of good songs.It was very different when I first heard it but have always liked it. Never Say Die is bad.However I liked the songs Never Say Die and Johnny Blade but that is all. The rest are terrible.Since Mick wrote all about Ozzy`s solo career why not write about the other members solo careers? My guess is that Mick was involved with Ozzy`s career so had the experience and insight. I think the readers would have found it interesting to hear about the others too.I loved reading this book.Wish it would keep on going.12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Could be perfect if only wasnt biased.By carbophosThe only reason I dont rate it at 5 is that Mick Wall is noticeably biased at times. For whatever reason he is stuck to the theory of Sharon being a management genius controlling everything impeccably (though being overly tough and rude at times). In particular Wall states that Iommi has sold his rights onto BS franchise to Sharon to escape bancrupcy. And that everything BS regarded was directly ruled by her every since. But having the book timeline spreading up to the reunion album "13" Wall is totally missing that in 2009 Ozzy (read - Sharon) has sued Iommi for 50% of BS name - which obviously would make no sence unless Iommi owned it entirely. Also picturing the (arguable) BS creative disaster in post-Dehumanizer period; Wall is missing out solo projects of Iommi and Geezer that got enough of acclaim to be valued. There are also enough cases of pointing out Iommis involment in projects of questionable value as his "downfall" while missing out notable moments of his involvment in notable events (Rock Aid Armenia; Freddie Mercury Tribute) - just to emhasize the downfall (and the significance of Sharons mighty helping hand); I beleive.Otherwise it is well-balanced book with a lot of interesting facts and many complex issues of in-band and band-management relationship pictured. This is Mick Wall.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a good overall readBy Anthony BarkdollThis is a good overall read. This is just one mans version of a complicated story in which no two participants can seem to agree about what really happened. But its a very thorough and chronological history of the band and all the members (as well as the side players like Randy Rhoads which was very interesting to learn about). Not all of it adds up; but the primary sources can barely remember recording the albums; much less the ensuing dramas that occurred during the process. The author clearly loves the Ronnie James Dio era; so dont expect to have your personal affections for Vol. 4 validated in this book. After reading this; I did go listen to Heaven and Hellnbsp;and Mob Rules again; as well as Dehumanizer for the first time (based on his glowing review); but no dice - the first 6 albums are still the pillars of Black Sabbath; of which this book goes well beyond.