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Orgasm and the WestExplore the intricate history of sexual pleasure with 'Orgasm and the West'. This groundbreaking book uncovers how the orgasm, an almost incommunicable individual emotion, intertwines with collective cultural narratives. Delve into historical revelations of hidden desires, societal taboos, and the evolution of sexual freedom that has shaped the Western experience. Robert Muchembled presents a compelling analysis of the ways that our understandings of
Explore the intricate history of sexual pleasure with 'Orgasm and the West'. This groundbreaking book uncovers how the orgasm, an almost incommunicable individual emotion, intertwines with collective cultural narratives. Delve into historical revelations of hidden desires, societal taboos, and the evolution of sexual freedom that has shaped the Western experience. Robert Muchembled presents a compelling analysis of the ways that our understandings of the body and sexuality have been constrained by morality, yet also liberating. This insightful read is essential for anyone intrigued by cultural studies, sexuality, or history. Discover how the sexual liberation movements, influenced by the introduction of birth control, empowered women to embrace pleasure and equality. With 224 pages of engaging content, 'Orgasm and the West' challenges traditional perspectives, prompting readers to reassess our historical attitudes towards sex and eroticism. Perfect for students, educators, and those passionate about gender studies, this book promises to provoke thought and discussion. Order now and uncover the layers of eroticism that helped define modern Western society. Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once ordered, cancellations are not permitted. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780745638768 | Year: 2008 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780745638768
Year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224
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Can the orgasm be explained in historical terms? An almost
incommunicable individual emotion yet also a cultural reality, the
orgasm is part of, but also escapes, collective experience. The
history of the orgasm is that of the hidden body, of forbidden
desires, of flesh constrained by taboos and morality. Buried deep
in archives and libraries, the documents that shed light on this
physical, sometimes libertine, life are nevertheless surprisingly
plentiful and have a surprisingly evocative charge. Robert
Muchembled's book unearths fascinating sources which suggest that
we need to look with a fresh eye at the past and realize that the
sublimation of the erotic impulse was far more than simple
religious asceticism: it was the hidden driving force of the West
until the 1960s.
In the sphere of sexual pleasure, England and France have
followed parallel paths. The United States remains deeply
influenced by this common repressive model, which hedonist Europe
has recently abandoned in favour of a malleable sexuality of which
woman are the chief beneficiaries. Liberated by the pill from the
dangers and anxieties associated with the obligations of
reproduction, they can now claim equality with men and
uninhibitedly claim pleasure and the orgasm for themselves.
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★★★★★ 4
An outsider's view
Format: Paperback
When it comes to Cliff Atkinson's Beyond Bullet Points, I am a bit of an outsider. I don't read many computer books and, while I have worked with PowerPoint, my presentations are very simple. Since I admittedly use my share of bullet points in these presentations, I thought learning about an alternative approach would be useful. And while there are definite benefits to reading this book, it may not be perfect for everyone.
Many people use bullet points in their PowerPoint presentations; this can be a great way to organize thoughts, but Atkinson has a difference approach. Essentially, the Beyond Bullet Points method treats presentations as stories told in three "acts." Act One develops the story, Act Two develops the action and Act Three frames the resolution. Each act is broken down into scenes which provide the details. The first portion of the book explains how to work with each act; the second portion deals with the evolution from initial outline to final presentation.
This book assumes a certain amount of PowerPoint knowledge; if you want to learn about the application, this is not the place to start (on the other hand, you don't need to be a PowerPoint expert). One of the nicest things about Atkinson's approach is the way he allows presentations to be pared down to fit the time frame required: his method is designed best with a 45 minute presentation, but it can be easily compressed to a 15 minute or even 5 minute presentation. Another nice thing is that he has a website that readers can access that provides some helpful materials such as template documents.
On the other hand, Atkinson treats the issue of bullet points/no bullet points as something of a black-and-white issue. He doesn't really acknowledge that there may be a middle ground where bullet points should be used in certain situations, perhaps even in conjunction with his approach. I think it's more appropriate to view the Beyond Bullet Points as an alternative approach to PowerPoint presentations, not the ONLY approach.
Atkinson's writing style is straightforward, and like many computer books, a little dry. But as stated earlier, I am reading this book with something of an outsider's view. This is a good book, but Atkinson's inability to look beyond his own approach keeps it from being a five-star work. Nonetheless, if you do a lot of PowerPoint presentations, there is enough useful material in here to merit a read.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2006
★★★★★ 5
A Refreshing Approach to Presentations
Format: Paperback
I ran across this book while researching a college workshop on perfecting presentation, dealing with public speaking and effective use of PowerPoint. As one who has suffered through numerous electronic slides that did little or nothing to augment the speaker's efforts, I was delighted to see this fresh and innovative approach. I believe this process works best, however, when one's speech is primarily persuasive in nature. Although these ideas helped me set up a strong introduction and conclusion, in a recent lecture I resorted to bullet points for the material I felt the students had to master. Perhaps as I get more used to Atkinson's technique, I'll better about using it in lecture. However, the business applications seem quite worthwhile. My students' workshop presentations that used his techniques were highly engaging. I highly recommend this book and the supporting web site.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2006
★★★★★ 1
Simplistic and Inappropriate
Format: Paperback
I was hoping this book would provide insights into how to present complex information in a more comprehensible, useful format, using PowerPoint as the tool. Instead, the overall gist of this book is that presentations should be "dumbed down" as much as possible. The theme the author presents is that presentations should be story based. This is reasonable. However, the method the author recommends is that essentially *all* meaningful, complex (or, as the author prefers "boring") content be removed from the presentation. Presentations then become nothing more than catchy headlines and colorful graphics. All content should be in the presenter's notes (not typically to be provided). This is juvenile and useless and frankly reflects a complete lack of understanding of how presentations are made in a complex business environment.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2007
★★★★★ 3
On the right track
Format: Paperback
This book is a good introduction about how to use story-telling techniques in PowerPoint presentations. There are some good ideas here that you won't find in technical manuals. If you don't know film techniques these will be eye-opening. But the book could have been much stronger if it were to push these concepts to the next level. I saw a PowerPoint presentation with Andy Goodman, who teaches more or less the same thing, and his presentation nailed these concepts more cleanly than this book does. But again, this book is definitely worth checking out if you haven't studied storytelling before.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2005
★★★★★ 2
Make sure you buy the 2007 edition!!!!
Format: Paperback
I bought the book, enjoyed it and then realized that I hasd purchased the 2005 edfition and not the new 2007 edition. be careful as the new one is much better. Amazon should have made this clear!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2007