Tearoom Trade
Laud Humphreys
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Tearoom Trade
Published
2011
Publisher
Aldine Transaction
Pages
257
ISBN-13
9780202369426
Description
From the time of its first publication in 1970, this book engendered controversy. It was also accorded an unusual amount of praise for a first book on a marginal, intentionally self-effacing population by a previously unknown sociologist. The book was quickly recognized as an important, imaginative, and useful contribution to our understanding of "deviant" sexual activity. Describing impersonal, anonymous sexual encounters in public restrooms - "tearooms" in the argot - the book explored the behavior of men whose closet homosexuality was kept from their families and neighbors. By combining participant observation with structured as well as informal interviews, Tearoom Trade still furnishes a controversial example of recent social science methods. This enlarged edition includes the original text, together with a retrospect. The material added includes a perspective on the social scientist at work and the ethical problems to which that work may give rise, along with debate by t.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Tearoom Trade?
This edition of Tearoom Trade has approximately 257 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Tearoom Trade?
For most readers, Tearoom Trade typically takes between 5h 21m and 3h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Tearoom Trade?
The estimated word count for Tearoom Trade is approximately 64,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Tearoom Trade?
Tearoom Trade was written by Laud Humphreys.
When was Tearoom Trade published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.