New Releases by Alex Comfort

In Authority and Delinquency in the Modern State, originally published in 1950, Alex Comfort discusses the relationship between crime and power, and traces the mechanisms which may lead to delinquent behaviour by those in office. In the early twentieth century, the literature of abnormal behaviour contained many hints of identity between the psychogenesis of crime and the psychogenesis of political power, and with the recognition of “war crimes”, and the possible criminality of governments, these hints had been brought into the open. His conclusions presented a serious challenge to the traditional conception of Democracy and of the State at the time. He discusses the forces in democratic society which tend to select potential delinquents as candidates for Parliament and for office, or which may operate to produce delinquency in those who obtain power. Dr Comfort, a Lecturer in Physiology at the London Hospital at the time of publication, obtained his psychological training in child welfare work, but was better known as a novelist and poet. This book was a contribution to the theoretical background of political anarchism which hoped to provoke serious and lively discussion among students of politics and of social psychology at the time.

A bestseller since it was first published in 1972, Alex Comfort''s classic work celebrates human physical intimacy with such authority and clarity that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. It was groundbreaking and unique in the wide range of subjects it discussed and in its reassuring authority and sense of fun. No other book has come close in providing such a wise, witty, uninhibited - sometimes delightfully eccentric - guide to lovemaking. And the original illustrations are absolutely iconic.

Originally published in 1961. The essays in this volume focus on the awareness of science and art, evolution and Freudian psychology. Besides the chapter on Darwin and Freud, the author discusses criticism, the fantasy element in drama and popular literature, the history of the novel, the motivation of science and the function of erotic art.

Una obra que ha hecho historia en el ambito del amor y las relaciones sexuales. Abierta, desinhibida, escrita con amenidad y elegancia, El placer del sexo rompio todos los tabues, no solo al mostrar la sexualidad como una practica que es mucho mas variada y gratificante cuando se comparte libre y abiertamente, sino que ademas puede -y debe-aprenderse. Eso ayuda a entender por que se han vendido hasta ahora mas de ocho millones de ejemplares de ella en todo el mundo. Esta nueva edicion, totalmente revisada y con nuevas ilustraciones, tan bellas y significativas como las anteriores, da a quienes aun no la han leido la oportunidad de convertirla en guia para la construccion de una sexualidad mas plena y satisfactoria.

New Joy of Sex Compact Edition 0-517-599104

New Joy of Sex Compact Edition 0-517-599104

Titles include The New Joy of Sex and More Joy of Sex.

A collection of articles previously published between 1943-1986.

A new edition of the classic guide to sex provides thorough and practical advice on enjoying safe, healthful, and fulfilling lovemaking.

Calls for a new consciousness about the aged in today''s society as well as providing individuals with advice on preparing for a happier old age

The book that revolutionized America''s thinking on sex is back to meet the needs of the ''80s. Dr. Comfort has revised and updated his classic to provide current, caring advice plus important information on health risks of this decade.