Synopsis:
The first book to chronicle the range and direction of American reactions to the VD problem over the last hundred years, this highly original study recounts the various medical, military, and public health responses to the problem, ranging from widespread incarceration of prostitutes during World War I to present-day requirements for premarital blood tests. The author's commentary on the relationship between medical science and cultural values provides a rich background to the current herpes and AIDS crisis.
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