The Pope and the pill : sex, Catholicism and women in post-war England / David Geiringer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Geiringer, David, author.

Series:

Manchester University Press

Manchester University Press Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Catholic Church. Pope (1963-1978 : Paul VI). Humanae vitae.

Catholic Church.

Contraception--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.

Contraception.

Catholic women--Sexual behavior--England--History--20th century.

Catholic women.

Sex--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.

Sex.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 pages) : illustrations (black and white); digital file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Manchester, UK : Manchester University Press, 2019.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

data file

Summary:

This text uses original oral history material and secretive Vatican papers to explore the sexual and religious experiences of Catholic women in post-war England. It offers a fresh perspective on the idea that 'sex killed God', reframing dominant approaches to the histories of sex, religion, and social change.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Contents

List of figures

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Uncovering the sex lives of Catholic women

The Catholic Church's understanding of female sexuality

Sexuality in later marriage

Sexuality in early marriage

Early life and pre-marital sexuality

Conclusion

Appendices

Select bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2020.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record and publisher's data.

ISBN:

9781526138392

1526138395

OCLC:

1311568002