Culture and the Condom

In 17 provocative essays, North American scholars explore the controversial cultural roles of condoms as protection against STDs, the bane of conservatives who advocate abstinence as the only legitimate way to prevent AIDS and pregnancy, and as avant garde art and fashion (shown in illustrations). Anijar and DaoJensen (both in curriculum and cultural studies, Arizona State U.) compile historical, gay, straight, female, male, African-American, and international perspectives. Annotation ©2005 Book…