Havelock Ellis

Gebundenes Buch

Little Essays on Love and Virtue

Beschreibung

First published in 1922, this book contains a collection of fascinating essays on the subject of love and sexuality, written by Havelock Ellis. Henry Havelock Ellis (1859¿1939) was an English physician, writer, eugenicist and social reformer who studied human sexuality. Ellis was also an early researcher into the effects of psychedelics and wrote one of the first reports on a mescaline experience in 1896. Originally aimed at adolescents, these essays explore such topics as the moral value of sexual pleasure, reasons for marriage, and the advantages of understanding sexuality from a scientific perspective. A fascinating collection not to be missed by those with an interest in sexuality and the history and development of related ideas. Contents include: ¿Children and Parents¿, ¿The Meaning of Purity¿, ¿The Objects of Marriage¿, ¿Husbands and Wives¿, ¿The Love-Rights of Women¿, ¿The Play-Function of Sex¿, and ¿The Individual and the Race¿. Other notable works by this author include: ¿A Study of British Genius¿ (1904), ¿The Dance of Life¿ (1923), and ¿Psychology of Sex¿ (1933). Read & Co. Great Essays is republishing this collection of classic essays now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Autor

Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was a British physician and social reformer best known for his pioneering work in the field of human sexuality. His most notable contributions include his extensive writings on sexual health, gender, and social issues, which challenged prevailing Victorian norms and promoted a more open understanding of sexuality. Ellis is perhaps best known for his multi-volume work, ""Studies in the Psychology of Sex,"" where he explored various aspects of sexual behavior, identity, and psychology. He advocated for sexual education and the importance of understanding sexual health as integral to overall well-being. In addition to his work on sexuality, Ellis was an early advocate for women's rights and gender equality, addressing issues such as reproductive rights and the societal constraints placed on women. His progressive views made him a significant figure in the early feminist movement. His legacy continues to resonate in contemporary conversations about sexual health and rights.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read & Co. Great Essays
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 309g
• ISBN-13: 9781446505243
• ISBN-10: 1446505243
• Artikelnr.: 32400325