{"title":"Eric Berkowitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eEric Berkowitz is a distinguished author known for his insightful exploration of societal taboos through the ages. His works deftly navigate the intricate tapestry of historical narratives, shedding light on how laws and morals have evolved over centuries. If history involving themes of power, policy, and taboo subjects intrigues you, then Berkowitz’s books are essential reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBerkowitz's standout work, \u003cem\u003eSex and Punishment: Four Thousand Years of Judging Desire\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into humanity's complex relationship with sexuality and its regulation through severe laws and social norms. This book offers a fascinating look into how societal attitudes towards desire and punishment have shifted over millennia, painting a vivid picture that is both educational and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an expert in both history and law, Berkowitz brings a nuanced perspective to the table, making his books ideal for readers interested in history and military categories. His writing is not only engrossing but also serves as a reminder of how the past influences contemporary social issues. Explore Eric Berkowitz's collection today and embark on a captivating journey through the annals of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sex-and-punishment-by-eric-berkowitz-9781908906106","title":"Sex and Punishment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSex and Punishment\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of the struggle throughout millennia to regulate the most powerful engine of human behaviour: sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the savage impalement of an Ancient Mesopotamian adulteress to the imprisonment of Oscar Wilde for 'gross indecency' in 1895, Eric Berkowitz evokes the entire sweep of Western sex law. The cast of \u003cem\u003eSex and Punishment\u003c\/em\u003e is as varied as the forms taken by human desire itself: royal mistresses, gay charioteers, medieval transvestites, lonely goat-lovers, prostitutes of all stripes, and London rent boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of them had forbidden sex, and each was judged—and justice, as Berkowitz shows, rarely had anything to do with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849957724396,"sku":"9781908906106","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17901133482867.jpg?v=1759067188"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eric-berkowitz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}