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Prostitution, Women and Misuse of the Law: The Fallen Daughters of Eve.(Book Review)

Lopes, Ana

Helen J. Self. Prostitution, Women and Misuse of the Law: The Fallen Daughters of Eve. Portland, Ore.: Frank Cass; dist. by ISBS, Portland, Ore. 2003. Pp. ix, 318. $26.50 paper. ISBN 0-7146-8371-X.

This carefully prepared book is a very much awaited analysis of the British regulation of prostitution. Its publication at this point in time could not been more pertinent, as it just preceded the Home Office announcement of a major review of existing legislation in this field.

Although some readers may struggle with the density of the text, especially if they are not familiar with the ...