Bibliograph

Policing sexuality, the Mann Act and the making of the FBI, Jessica R. Pliley

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Policing sexuality, the Mann Act and the making of the FBI, Jessica R. Pliley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-275) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Policing sexuality

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

875999891

Responsibility statement

Jessica R. Pliley

Sub title

the Mann Act and the making of the FBI

Table Of 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?

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