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Review ------ Much-needed.... Most of the articles are research centered and bring quantitative analysis to historical, national, and cultural events. This research constitutes the most evident strength of the collection.... Scholars researching male sex work will appreciate this crucial step in the right direction. (Publishers Weekly) A compelling new book. (The Huffington Post) Beautifully designed and filled with surprising statistics, historic photos, and artfully man-candy, Male Sex Work and Society is an interesting and inful read. (The Fight Magazine) A valuable resource on an elusive topic. (A & U Magazine) By the conclusion of the collection you are confident that the subject has well and truly been considered from every angle. (Out in Perth) Much-needed exploration of male sex work marks the relaunching of Harrington Park Press, a long-standing publisher of gender and queer studies titles…Most of the articles are research centered and bring quantitative analysis to historical, national, and cultural events. This research constitutes the most evident strength of the collection, as the public understanding of male sex work has largely been defined by false assumptions, gaps in information, and prejudices. (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY) Extensively researched from cover to cover, Male Sex is a highly accessible tome. Seventeen chapters discuss every possible aspect of male sex work, including the history, the issues male sex workers face, and ways that male sex work is treated in various parts of the world. Male Sex not only focuses on workers who service male clients but also explores workers who work with female clients. The male role in this line of work is a fascinating topic the book wholly explores….Academic, public, and GLBT libraries would benefit greatly by including this book in their collection. Whether for sociology, GLBT, or public sections, Male Sex can be suggested to patrons to give them a view into the world of male sex work. The book is highly recommended for readers 18 years and older. (CHOICE) Achieves its goal to an astonishing degree….This is a pathbreaking, well illustrated book about many aspects of male sex work – historical, cultural, economical, ethnological, legal, medical, psychological and artistic. As the editors explain their (p. 462): "to open and clarify a new conceptually broader perspective on the male sex industry…For this reviewer, the book has been an eye-opener, and I suspect that it will have the same effect on many other readers. Especially all those involved with public issues - from doctors and nurses, social workers and community leaders to the and the criminal justice system, to public officials and politicians - would greatly profit from reading the various papers included in this volume. (Archives of Sexology) Featuring a fantastic selection of authors from multiple disciplinary backgrounds, this collection sets a new standard for scholarly accounts of male sex work. The empirical depth is remarkable, and the conceptual contributions are refined. Male Sex Work and Society is essential reading for anyone interested in sex, sexuality, identity, work, and GLTBQ issues. (Kevin Walby, PhD, University of Victoria, author of Touching Encounters: Sex, Work and Male-for-Male Internet Escorting) Thoroughly researched and lavishly documented… of considerable interest to social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors and academics in relevant fields… an important work, a serious contribution to queer studies, and a valuable tool for professionals. (Out in Jersey) Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) About the Author ---------------- Victor Minichiello, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public & Human Biosciences at La Trobe University, Melbourne (Australia), and Section Editor of BMC Public . An internationally recognized sexual and public researcher, Victor has published over 170 books and journal articles that have a high citation rate. He has published extensively on the male sex industry (over 20 journal papers), including invitations to contribute to four recent international edited books and an encyclopedia on men and masculinities, and is one of the world's top authorities on the subject. His research has focused on the sexuality issues of a number of marginalized groups, including men who have sex with men, sex workers, and older people. John Scott, PhD, is Professor, Faculty of Law, School of Justice, Queensland Institute of Technology (Australia). He is an internationally recognized sexual and public researcher. Since 2001, John has published one book, one book chapter, and eight peer-reviewed articles on the sex industry in Australia. He also has published two encyclopedia entries on aspects of the sex industry, and has presented numerous seminars and conference papers on the sex industry at national and international forums. Read more ( javascript:void(0) )