Sex Markets A Denied Industry |
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| Author:
| Tommaso, Maria Di
Giusta, Marina Della
Strom, Steinar |
| Series title: | Routledge Iaffe Advances in Feminist Economics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-19788-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $150.00 |
Book Description:
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Empirical and mathematically rigorous, this book provides a study of the economics of prostitution rather than focusing on the sociological and cultural themes. Using economic tools of analysis, internationally based editors have put together a theoretically informed volume that explores the supply and demand of prostitution. Prostitution is a globalized industry involving millions of workers and it is characterized by a high degree of inequality in working conditions (ranging from...
More DescriptionEmpirical and mathematically rigorous, this book provides a study of the economics of prostitution rather than focusing on the sociological and cultural themes. Using economic tools of analysis, internationally based editors have put together a theoretically informed volume that explores the supply and demand of prostitution. Prostitution is a globalized industry involving millions of workers and it is characterized by a high degree of inequality in working conditions (ranging from slavery to self managed and legalised unionised employment), by different sub-markets and fully integrated in the productive system. Taking a provocative approach to prostitution, this book is a must read for students and researchers in the area of gender and economics.