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HISTORY OF CELIBACY: FROM ATHENA TO ELIZABETH I, LEONARDO DA VINCI, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, GANDHI, AND CHER
by ABBOTT, ELIZABETH
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0684849437
- ISBN 13
- 9780684849430
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About This Item
NY: Scribner. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. first edition,1p; 13579108642pt line. HARDCOVER. 6x9". VERY GOOD CONDITION IN VERY GOOD UNCLIPT(S30.00) DUST JACKET. TASTEFUL SMALL BOOKPLATE EP.. ; SILVER TITLES ON BLACK SPINE STRIP...DARK BLUE HARD COVERS.. Woman's back dj cover photo..Author & her dog inner dj photo.. ; 493ps pages; Elizabeth Abbott's spirited and provocative exploration of celibacy debunks the traditionally held notion that celibacy is a predominantly religious concept of little concern to the secular world. With myriad examples, Abbott's lively history reveals insights not only about our religious practices but also about our sexual desires and changing attitudes toward gender and physical health. From the vestal virgins of ancient Rome, who were entombed alive if they broke their vows, to contemporary athletes, who "conserve semen" to enhance their game, .
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- Title
- HISTORY OF CELIBACY: FROM ATHENA TO ELIZABETH I, LEONARDO DA VINCI, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, GANDHI, AND CHER
- Author
- ABBOTT, ELIZABETH
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first edition,1p; 13579108642pt line
- ISBN 10
- 0684849437
- ISBN 13
- 9780684849430
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- Sexuality, virility, Spiritual, abstinance, Celibate
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