Economies of Desire
Sex and Tourism in Cuba and the Dominican Republic
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Temple University Press,U.S.
Published:15th Apr '09
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Money, sex, and love: Are they merely "market forces" in transnational tourism?
Examines the erotic underpinnings of transnational tourism. This title offers insights into the commingling of sex, intimacy, and market forces in Cuba and the Dominican Republic, two nations where tourism has had widespread effects. It reconceptualizes our understandings of informal economies, sex workers, and sexual tourism.Money, sex, and love: Are they merely
“Economies of Desire is very well written and compelling, drawing us into two historical contexts and illustrating women's agency as they negotiate the economic, political, and social constraints. Cabezas’ many years of field research provide nuance to her analysis, and her critique of the feminist discourse about human rights is completely on target.”—Patricia Zavella, Professor of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz
ISBN: 9781592137503
Dimensions: 210mm x 140mm x 15mm
Weight: 286g
232 pages