The Humble Little Condom: A History

This unique history provides an intriguing glimpse into human sexual habits, customs, beliefs, and attitudes surrounding a prophylactic device that goes back to at least the ancient Egyptians. The author includes many fascinating historical details, such as: - Clergymen of the Middle Ages left records of birth control methods that "worked." - When women had few choices in the world of commerce, a significant number found a legitimate and profitable business niche producing and selling sheaths.- During the Great Depression, while other businesses went bankrupt, condom manufacturers found themselves doing a booming trade throughout the 1930s, one of Wall Street's few successes.- AIDS has brought the condom full circle. Not for the first time in history has the little device been vilified as a promoter of dirty, illicit sex and lauded as a life-saving device.Thoroughly researched yet presented in a witty, enjoyable style, The Humble Little Condom is both an entertaining read and an educational, impeccably researched popular history.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 10/01/2007
ISBN: 9781591025566
Pages: 371
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.04w x 0.78d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 11/11/2007 pg. 54
Scitech Book News 03/01/2008 pg. 111