Policing Prostitution, 1856–1886

'provides a fresh and current perspective on the history of prostitution ... an interesting read for the educated lay person, post-graduate and anyone interested in the social history of sex work.' Women's History Magazine

• Introduction, Catherine Lee; Chapter 1 Prostitution, Poverty and the Makeshift Economy, Catherine Lee; Chapter 2 Prostitution, Lifestyle and Life Cycle, Catherine Lee; Chapter 3 Representations of Prostitution, Catherine Lee; Chapter 4 Geographies of Prostitution, Catherine Lee; Chapter 5 Policing Prostitution, Catherine Lee; Chapter 6 The Contagious Diseases Acts in Kent, Catherine Lee; Chapter 102 Afterword, Catherine Lee;