Behind the Veil of Vice: The Business and Culture of Sex in the Middle East
"Drawing on extensive research as well as the author's own substantial firsthand knowledge of the region, the book offers an essential corrective to the fantasies and misinformation about Middle Eastern cultures." —Publishers WeeklyBradley… crushes the popular perception of the Middle East as erotically stifled…. This fascinating and comprehensive book guides readers through the seedy underbelly of the Middle East.—Salon.comBradley finds both sleazy secrets and what he… calls higher hypocrisies in this revelatory and thought-provoking book.—The Scotsman(U.K.)After ten years writing and traveling through the Middle East, John R. Bradley decided to tackle the subject that everyone talks about without saying much... [He] reveals the many different ways countries across the region talk about and regulate sex.—Zócalo Public SquarePraise forInside Egypt: “Essential reading for anyone interested in modern Egypt and the looming dramas of the Arab world.”—United Press International “In this highly readable and thoughtful volume, Bradley provides a devastating critique of Egypt’s current dictatorial government.”—Library Journal “Compelling…Inside Egyptdepicts a hopelessly dysfunctional country where poverty, torture, and corruption are ubiquitous.”—New Statesman(UK) “John R. Bradley is a writer looking for the truth in Arab countries ruled by dictators. His writing is brave and essential to our understanding of the reality behind the official, artificial image of our societies.”—Alaa Al Aswany, Egyptian author of the international bestselling novelsThe Yacoubian BuildingandChicago Praise forSaudi ArabiaExposed: “A highly informed, temperate, and understanding account of a country… that is an enigma.”—The New York Times “Brings to life the tensions between rulers and ruled, offering poignant evidence of widespread disillusionment with the Saudi royal family.”—Foreign Affairs “A thoughtful, incisive portrait of a fractured nation. . . [a] remarkable volume.”—Newsweek“[Bradley] uses a graceful journalist’s pen to write with scholarly authority... shows a sensitivity rare for a Westerner, reaching directly to the society’s core.”—The Nation