Prostitution, Modernity, and the Making of the Cuban Republic, 1840-1920 is a groundbreaking study of the complex relationship between prostitution, modernity, and the making of the Cuban Republic. Drawing on extensive archival research and a wide range of sources, Emily A. Rosenberg provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of the role of prostitution in Cuban society during a period of profound social and cultural transformation.
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 4074 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 254 pages |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Rosenberg argues that prostitution was a central feature of Cuban modernity, shaping and being shaped by the island's rapidly changing social, economic, and political landscape. She explores the ways in which prostitution was regulated, contested, and experienced by different groups of Cubans, including women, men, and children. She also examines the role of prostitution in the development of Cuban nationalism, the rise of the tourism industry, and the emergence of new forms of urban life.
Prostitution, Modernity, and the Making of the Cuban Republic is a major contribution to the fields of Latin American history, gender studies, and urban history. It offers a fresh perspective on the history of Cuba and provides new insights into the complex relationship between prostitution, modernity, and social change.
Reviews
"Prostitution, Modernity, and the Making of the Cuban Republic is a masterful work of scholarship. Emily A. Rosenberg has produced a nuanced and comprehensive account of the role of prostitution in Cuban society during a period of profound social and cultural transformation. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Cuba, gender studies, or urban history."
—Ada Ferrer, author of Freedom's Mirror: Cuba and Haiti in the Age of Revolution
"Prostitution, Modernity, and the Making of the Cuban Republic is a groundbreaking study that sheds new light on the complex relationship between prostitution, modernity, and social change. Emily A. Rosenberg provides a rich and detailed account of the ways in which prostitution was regulated, contested, and experienced by different groups of Cubans. This book is a major contribution to the field of Latin American history and will be of interest to scholars and students alike."
—Laura Briggs, author of Reproducing Empire: Race, Sex, Science, and U.S. Imperialism in Puerto Rico
About the Author
Emily A. Rosenberg is Associate Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is the author of several articles on the history of prostitution in Cuba and has received fellowships from the Fulbright Program, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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