The Regulation of Prostitution in China : Law in the Everyday Lives of Sex Workers, Police Officers, and Public Health Officials
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Cambridge Studies in Law and Society
ISBN-10
1316631230
ISBN-13
9781316631232
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 14th, 2026
Print length
429 Pages
Weight
612 grams
Dimensions
15.30 x 22.80 x 2.60 cms
Product Classification:
Law & societyLaw and society, sociology of lawOffences against public health, safety, order
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Illustrates how law shapes the lives of sex workers, street-level police officers and frontline health officials in China. Using ethnography, interviews and surveys to explore how prostitution is regulated, this accessible book is perfect for readers interested in law, the state, society, China, and sex work.
In this compelling book, Margaret L. Boittin delves into the complex world of prostitution in China and how it shapes the lives of those involved in it. Through in-depth fieldwork, Boittin provides a fascinating case study of the role of law in everyday life and its impact on female sex workers, street-level police officers, and frontline public health officials. The book offers a unique perspective on the dynamics between society and the state, revealing how the laws that govern sex work affect those on the frontlines. With clear and accessible prose, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in law, state-society relations, China, and sex work.
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