In this pioneering study in religion and culture, Mielke acknowledges the power that pornographic images continue to assert in a culture whose conscious intention is to deny their attraction. Despite efforts by Christians and feminists alike to radically alter the sexual agenda in the direction of a more tender and respectful eroticism, much of contemporary America continues its sexual odyssey with unrepentant enthusiasm-and with an increasing interest in overt sexual imagery. Mielke's unique analysis brings together a wide range of sources-contemporary as well as historical Christianity, sex therapy, secular feminism, contemporary psychoanalysis, and behavioral science research studies-in an attempt to explain the prevalence of pornographic themes and imagery in human sexual arousal and fulfillment. Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Introducton; The Problematic Place of Pornography in Culture; Sexual Liberalism in America; Feminists Confront Pornography; Christian Perspectives on Sex and Pornography; The Dynamics of Sexual Excitement: The Research of Robert J. Stroller, M.D.; Pornography's Challenge to Theology; Bibliography; Readings for Further Study; Index.

About the Author
Arthur J. Mielke is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Sociology at Lees College in Jackson, Kentucky.

Reviews
Mielke attempts to illustrate the underlying connections between both Christian and feminist objections, stating that both positions arise from a fear of sexual fantasy and aggression. * The General Theological Library Of Bangor Theological Semina *
Mielke attempts to illustrate the underlying connections between both Christian and feminist objections, stating that both positions arise from a fear of sexual fantasy and aggression. * The General Theological Library Of Bangor Theological Semina *



Book Information
ISBN 9780819197658
Author Arthur J. Mielke
Format Paperback
Page Count 154
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 213g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 138mm * 12mm