An Unexpected History
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This book was an informative and detailed history of sex, sexuality and it's development within the realms of the Internet as well as through technological advancements. This tackled topics from the first chat rooms, to the porn industry online, sex robots, sex in video games and the first nude images over the internet. It also took a detailed look at how sex and the Internet has political and social/cultural implications. Issues around supposed sex additions and their diagnosis, revenge porn, consent and policing and monitoring pornography over the Internet were also discussed in this comprehensive read. This book gave me lots to mull over and educated me on the very beginning of the Internet age right through to modern day. I liked the nostalgia of hearing about the beginning of the Internet and the first chat rooms and webpages. For anyone interested in this topic or who wants to know about the history of the Internet and it's implications on modern sexuality and sex, this book is a must read.
Thanks to Workman Publishing, the author Samantha Cole and Netgalley for a review copy in exchange for an honest review.