{"title":"Dr Lisa Z. Sigel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Dr Lisa Z. Sigel, a distinguished scholar who delves into the fascinating realms of history with a unique lens. Dr Sigel is renowned for her insightful explorations of cultural and social history, particularly as they relate to the world of adult media and its impact on society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her pivotal works, \u003cem\u003eThe People’s Porn\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers a captivating journey into the history and societal influences of pornography, examining how it has shaped and been shaped by cultural dynamics over the years. Her writing invites you to reconsider preconceived notions about this controversial topic, presenting it within the broader tapestry of historical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Sigel's expertise in the fields of History and Military shines through in her ability to weave complex narratives that are both scholarly and accessible. Her works are ideal for those keen on understanding the lesser-explored aspects of cultural history and their implications on contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore her collection for an enlightening experience that challenges and engages with historical discourses through her authoritative voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-peoples-porn-by-lisa-z-sigel-9781789142266","title":"The People’s Porn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first history of American handmade and homemade pornography, \u003ci\u003eThe People's Porn\u003c\/i\u003e offers the backstory to the explosion of amateur pornography on the web. In doing so, it provides a much-needed counterweight to ahistorical and ideological arguments that dominate most discussions of pornography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritics tend to focus on mass-produced materials and make claims about pornography as plasticized or commodified. In contrast, eminent historian Lisa Z. Sigel looks at what people \u003ci\u003emade\u003c\/i\u003e, rather than what they bought, revealing how people thought about sexuality for themselves. She explores periods when these sexual artifacts were pilloried, ransacked, and destroyed, providing a unique document of rare nineteenth- and twentieth-century objects. Whalers and craftsmen, prisoners and activists, African Americans and feminists—all made their own pornography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging across the full sweep of this output, \u003ci\u003eThe People's Porn\u003c\/i\u003e challenges preconceptions as it tells a new and fascinating story about American sexual history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850349105388,"sku":"9781789142266","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27951703482824.jpg?v=1759083950"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-lisa-z-sigel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}