This is an important contribution to the sexual history of Britain. This valuable study fills a gap in our understanding of modern Scottish, and British, society, providing as it does a vital perspective on Scotland's sexual history and its political and social context. It is unique in exploring the period from 1950 to 1980, covering the immediate post-war and Scotland's sexual 'coming-of-age'. It charts a steady political growth from a deeply moralistic policy framework towards a less judgmental, global and scientific context. Davidson and Davis lead us through the Scottish sexual landscape leading up to the global crisis of HIV/AIDS, analysing post-war state policy towards issues such as abortion, family planning, homosexuality, pornography, prostitution, sex education and sexual heath. Policy-makers, social historians, teachers and students alike will find this an invaluable resource on the study of sexuality and policy-making in modern society.

About the Author
Roger Davidson is Emeritus Professor of Social History at the University of Edinburgh. Gayle Davis is Senior Lecturer in the History of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.

Reviews
"'Brings considerable nuance and regional comparative element to... the contemporary history of sexuality in Britain.... indispensible... should be valued by all working in this field.' (Sean Brady, Social History of Medicine)"



Book Information
ISBN 9780748694068
Author Roger Davidson
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
Weight(grams) 517g