Pornography
A Groundwork Guide
by Debbie Nathan
series edited by Jane Springer
- Commended, Booklist Top 10 Youth Series — Nonfiction
"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." — Globe and Mail
Pornography addresses a very important issue in a rational, analytical manner. Society tells us that we aren't supposed to look at pornography — much less talk publicly about it — but the Internet has created unprecedented access to porn over the last few years.
This book deals with pornography as a social issue, translating the best academic research into reader-friendly language.
close this panelDebbie Nathan is frank and cool as she surveys arguments against and defenses of [pornography]...a thoroughly compelling read.
...this overview presents the pros and cons of adult entertainment in surprisingly fair measure, and the source notes, further resources, and extensive time line...will help readers who want more information to help them figure out where they stand on the issue.
