Background Information
Pornography is defined in the New Oxford American Dictionary as "printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic or emotional feelings." Use the following sources to learn more about pornography and the political, legal, social, and religious issues surrounding it.
- The Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of SexualityContains information on pornography.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas (including pornography). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- The International Encyclopedia of Human SexualityA comprehensive A-Z reference encyclopedia that defines pornography from a broad perspective.
- Internet and the Law: Technology, Society, and CompromisesEncyclopedia with an in depth edition on pornography and surrounding issues.