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Mandy Merck’s (2000) is a provocative exploration of how sex and sexuality are represented—and often displaced—within modern media, art, and high-profile scandals. Part of the Sexual Cultures series from NYU Press , the book argues that even in a culture saturated with "sexy" imagery, the actual representation of sex remains an aggressive, confrontational act. Core Themes and Essays

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