Anthropological Studies in the Strange Sexual Practices of All Races in All Ages

Anthropological Studies in the Strange Sexual Practices of All Races in All Ages is a book written by Iwan Bloch. This book is a comprehensive study of the sexual practices of different cultures and races throughout history. Bloch, a German physician and sexologist, explores the sexual customs of various societies, including those of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, as well as those of indigenous cultures in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The book delves into topics such as sexual taboos, fetishes, and rituals, and provides a detailed analysis of the social, cultural, and psychological factors that influence sexual behavior. Bloch's research is based on extensive fieldwork and historical research, and he draws on a wide range of sources, including literature, art, and anthropological studies. Anthropological Studies in the Strange Sexual Practices of All Races in All Ages is a controversial and groundbreaking work that challenges traditional notions of sexuality and opens up new avenues for understanding human behavior. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, sexology, or cultural studies.1933. Selected contents: Strange sexual relations of Negroid primitives - tribal amatory customs and pleasure contrivances - savage lesbian love - Indians; Sophisticated forms of vice - urban and rural - relative frequency of perversities in men and women of primitive and modern races; Ideal marriage and strange sexual practices - obscene cults; Pastoral studies of sex - gigantic sexual literature of theology - illuminating anthropological contributions of the confessional; And much, much, much more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.