{"product_id":"the-soft-city-sex-for-business-and-pleasure-in-new-york-city-9780231177955","title":"The Soft City: Sex for Business and Pleasure in New York City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe book \"The Soft City\" explores the underground world of sex in New York City, featuring field notes taken between 1975 and the present and documenting how New Yorkers on the social periphery have thought about and pursued sex. It is as irreproducible as it is provocative. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 312 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSex, a primal and raw human experience, takes on diverse forms in the vibrant city of New York. In the pre-Giuliani era, Times Square was adorned with theater marquees and neon signs that beckoned temptation, while unmarked doors downtown concealed more adventurous encounters for those in the know. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his groundbreaking book, \"The Soft City,\" ethnographer Terry Williams delves deep into the underground world of sex in New York. Accompanied by accomplices and informants, Williams explores the \"perverse space\" of the city, unearthing a tapestry of sexual experiences. The book encompasses a wide range of venues, including porn theaters, sex shops, peep shows, restroom cruising, sadomasochism clubs, swingers events, and many more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough field notes taken between 1975 and the present, \"The Soft City\" vividly documents the ways in which New Yorkers on the social periphery have thought about and pursued sex, whether for leisure or as a means of livelihood. It offers an unconventional account of New York City's many transformations, showcasing how the \"soft city\"—its people and their unique character—has evolved in response to official and social pressures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliams' unmistakable portraits of the demimonde, as well as the accounts of other ethnographers who dared to venture into the city's hidden crannies, add depth and richness to the narrative. \"The Soft City\" is both irreproducible and provocative, challenging readers to explore the darker corners of human sexuality and the ever-changing landscape of New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 506g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 233 x 154 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780231177955\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terry Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095568969978,"sku":"9780231177955","price":13.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1649415804959_book.jpg?v=1649437385","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-soft-city-sex-for-business-and-pleasure-in-new-york-city-9780231177955","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}