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Author:
Pliley, Jessica R., 1977- author.
Title:
Policing sexuality : the Mann Act and the making of the FBI / Jessica R. Pliley.
Publisher:
Harvard University Press,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
293 pages ; 25 cm
Subject:
Prostitution--United States--History--20th century.
Human trafficking--United States--History--20th century.
United States.--Federal Bureau of Investigation--History.
Vice control--United States--History--20th century.
United States--History--History--20th century.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: the Mann Act and federal sexual surveillance -- The American myth of white slavery -- A national white slavery squad -- Endangered daughters -- Creating a moral quarantine -- Defining immoral purposes -- Policing seduction and adultery -- Coerced sex and forced prostitution -- The FBI's assault on sex trafficking -- Conclusion: can the country's moral borders be policed?
ISBN:
0674368118
9780674368118
OCLC:
(OCoLC)875999891
LCCN:
2014007800
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
HYAX325 -- Iowa Lakes Community College Library - Estherville (Estherville)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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