Sperm counts : overcome by man's most precious fluid / Lisa Jean Moore.

  • Moore, Lisa Jean, 1967-
Date:
[2007], ©2007
  • Books

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Description

In Sperm Counts, Lisa Jean Moore offers the first comprehensive analysis of sperm, from its biological properties to its historical significance and cultural meaning. From masturbation to sperm counts, Moore offers a penetrating exploration of the importance of sperm to men and their sense of masculinity, explaining why many might consider sperm to be man's most precious fluid." "Drawn from fifteen years of research, Sperm Counts examines the many places that semen rears its head. Moore examines historical and scientific documents, children's "facts-of-life" books, forensic transcripts, commerce websites, pornographic films, and sperm bank brochures to offer a contemporary portrait of sperm.

Publication/Creation

New York ; London : New York University Press, [2007], ©2007.

Physical description

x, 203 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

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Contents

In the beginning, there was sperm -- Lashing their tails : science discovers sperm -- My sperm in shining armor : children's books -- Overcome : the money shot in pornography and prostitution -- The family jewels : sperm banks and the crisis of fatherhood -- The little bit left behind : semen as evidence -- The future of sperm.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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    History of Medicine
    TW /MOO
    		Open shelves

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  • 9780814757185
  • 0814757189
  • 9780814795620
  • 0814795625