Gain important insight and a broader perspective on where, why, and how sex workers conduct their business

For years, the focus of sex work research has been on street-based male and female sex workers and the HIV-related risks they pose to their clients. Contemporary Research on Sex Work moves beyond the basic association between sex work and unprotected sex to a fuller description of the varied facets of the industry while still pursuing a better understanding of HIV risk among those working the streets. The diverse approaches in this unique book include targeted sampling,...

Presents critical analyses of current research in the field. Subjects include attitudes underlying sexual coercion among acquaintances, PTSD among victims of acquaintance assault, and men's reactions to hypothetical forceful sexual advances from women. Useful as a sourcebook for developing research and preventive programs, and for researchers, coun