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The Shortest History of Sex by David Baker offers a compelling journey through humanity’s most intimate and consequential history. From prehistoric mating rituals to contemporary sexual politics, Baker examines how sex has fundamentally shaped civilizations, religions, laws, and social structures.
This engaging narrative challenges conventional wisdom about sexuality across cultures and centuries. Baker demonstrates that our understanding of sex is not fixed but constantly evolving, influenced by technology, religion, economics, and power dynamics. The book covers pivotal moments that transformed sexual attitudes, including the invention of contraception, changing marriage customs, and the sexual revolution.
With wit and scholarly insight, Baker reveals surprising connections between sexual history and major historical events. Readers will gain fresh perspectives on how intimate human experiences have driven social change and continue to define our modern world.
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